K. S. Ganesha v. B. G. Srinivasa
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC criminal revision (CRL.RP No. 1792 of 2025; NC: 2026:KHC:7862) allowed on 10-02-2026 (S Vishwajith Shetty, J): dismissal of an accused's appeal for non-prosecution set aside; Crl.A.No.177/2024 (III Additional District and Sessions Judge, Hassan) restored to file. Relied on Madan Lal Kapoor v. Rajiv Thapar, (2007) 7 SCC 623 — appeal or revision by an accused challenging conviction and sentence cannot be dismissed for non-prosecution. Underlying conviction under S.138 NI Act in C.C.No.2264/2021 (Arakalagudu, 06.07.2024; fine Rs.3,62,000, default simple imprisonment six months) left for fresh disposal on restoration. Revision filed under S.397 R/W 401 Cr.P.C (S.438 R/W 442 BNSS noted). Petitioner K. S. Ganesha (adv. S.C.VIJAYA KUMAR); respondent B. G. Srinivasa, served but unrepresented.
What did the court decide?
Criminal revision petition allowed; impugned order dated 05.05.2025 in Crl.A.No.177/2024 set aside and Crl.A.No.177/2024 restored to file.