Prasad Kumar K R v. State of Karnataka
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Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; CRL.A No. 916 of 2026; decided 01-07-2026 by S Rachaiah, J. Regular bail under S. 14(A)(2) SC/ST (POA) Act granted to accused in Crime No.139/2026, Turuvekere Police Station, Tumakuru (offences: Ss.115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 352 r/w 3(5) BNS 2023; Ss.3(1)(r), 3(1)(s), 3(2)(va) SC/ST Act). Facts: dispute over loan installment recovery by agent of Ring and Christ Finance Company; alleged assault and caste-name abuse near Doddagatta/Doddaghatta gate. Key point: pendency of cases/rowdy-sheeter status is not by itself a ground to refuse bail. Personal bond Rs.2,00,000/- with two sureties; conditions against threatening witnesses, hampering proceedings, leaving Court jurisdiction. Appellant: Prasad Kumar K.R. (adv. Rakshith R); R1 State of Karnataka (HCGP M.V. Anoopkumar); R2 Chethan Kumar D served and unrepresented. Note: operative order recites S.3(2)(v) while body cites S.3(2)(va) and omits S.3(1)(s).