Karnataka High Court
CRL.A/1544/2026 of AJMAL @ AJMAL PASHA Vs STATE OF KARNATAKA on 21 September 2026
CNR: KAHC010639422026 NC: 2026:KHC:51992 CRL.A No. 1544 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G BASAVARAJA CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.1544 OF 2026 (U/S 14( A )(2)) BETWEEN: 1. AJMAL @ AJMAL PASHA S/O LATE AKBAR
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
DATED THIS THE 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026
BEFORE
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G BASAVARAJA
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.1544 OF 2026 (U/S 14(A)(2))
BETWEEN:
1.
AJMAL @ AJMAL PASHA
S/O LATE AKBAR PASHA,
AGED ABOUT 34 YEARS,
R/AT DODDAKATURU VILLAGE,
JAYAPURA HOBLI,
MYSURU TALUK,
MYSURU - 571 311.
…APPELLANT
(BY SRI. GIRISH R., ADVOCATE)
AND:
1.
STATE OF KARNATAKA
BY JAYAPURA PS
MYSURU DISTRICT
NOW REPRESENTED BY
STATE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR,
HIGH COURT BUILDING,
BENGALURU - 560 001.
2.
KIRAN
S/O LATE PUTTAMADAIAH,
AGED ABOUT 24 YEARS,
R/AT DODDAKATURU VILLAGE,
MYSURU DISTRICT,
MYSURU - 571 311.
…RESPONDENTS
(BY SRI. K.NAGESHWARAPPA, HCGP FOR R1;
R2 IS CALLED OUT - NOT PRESENT, NOTICE SERVED BUT
UNREPRESENTED)
Digitally signed
by GEETHA P
G
Location: HIGH
COURT OF
KARNATAKA
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THIS CRL.A. IS FILED UNDER SECTION 14(A)(2) OF
SC/ST (POA) ACT PRAYING TO ALLOW THE PRESENT CRIMINAL
APPEAL AND SET ASIDE THE ORDER DATED 31.08.2026
PASSED BY THE HON'BLE VI ADDL. DISTRICT AND SESSIONS
JUDGE, MYSURU, REJECTING HIS APPLICATION FOR REGULAR
BAIL
IN
CRIME
NO.131/2026,
AND
ENLARGE
THE
APPELLANT/ACCUSED NO.8 ON REGULAR BAIL IN CRIME
NO.131/2026 OF JAYAPURA POLICE STATION, MYSURU, FOR
THE
OFFENCES
PUNISHABLE
UNDER
SECTIONS
189(2),
191(2), 191(3), 118(1), 115(2), 109, 324(2), 74, 54, 351(3)
AND 352 R/W 190 OF THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
AND SECTIONS 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s) AND 3(2)(va) OF SCHEDULED
CASTES
AND
SCHEDULED
TRIBE
(PREVENTION
OF
ATROCITIES) ACT, 1989, PENDING ON THE FILE OF THE
HON'BLE VI ADDITIONAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE, MYSURU, UPON SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THIS
HON'BLE COURT DEEMS FIT, IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE
AND EQUITY.
THIS APPEAL COMING ON FOR ORDERS THIS DAY, JUDGMENT WAS DELIVERED THEREIN AS UNDER:
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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G BASAVARAJA
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ORAL JUDGMENT
The appellant has preferred this appeal against the order dated 31.08.2026 passed by the VI Additional District and Special Judge, Mysuru in Crime No.131/2026.
2. On the basis of the complaint filed by one Kiran, Jayapura Police, Mysuru have registered a case in Crime No.131/2026 against accused nos.1 to 13 for the commission of offences under Sections 189(2), 191(2), 191(3), 118(1), 115(2), 109, 324(4), 74, 54, 351(3), 352 R/W 190 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and under Sections 3(1)(r)(s)(2)(va) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015. Accused no.8, who is the appellant in this case, was arrested on 15.07.2026 and was remanded to judicial custody. An application was filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Same came to
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be dismissed on 31.08.2026. Being aggrieved by the said order, the appellant has preferred the present appeal.
3. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the appellant that all the accused, except accused no.8 (appellant herein), are released on anticipatory bail as per order dated 09.09.2026 in Crl.Misc.No.1305/2026 on the file of the VI Additional District and Sessions Judge, Mysuru. The copy of the daily status is also produced.
4. It is submitted by the Learned HCGP Sri.K.Nageshwarappa that, the investigation is already completed and charge sheet is filed against the accused for the offences under Sections 189(2), 191(2), 191(3), 118(1), 115(2), 109, 324(4), 74, 54, 351(3), 352, 190 of BNS, 2023, u/s 3(1)(r)(s), 3(2)(va) of SC/ST (POA) Amendment Act, 2015. Appellant/accused no.8 is not required for further investigation.
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5. Considering the nature and gravity of the offence, prior antecedents of accused no.8 and the release of other accused as per order dated 09.09.2026 in Crl.Misc.No.1305/2026, I am of the opinion that it is just and proper to allow this appeal with conditions. Accordingly, I proceed to pass the following:
ORDER
(i) The appeal is allowed;
(ii) The order passed by the VI Additional District and Special Judge, Mysuru in Crime No.131/2026 dated 31.08.2026 is hereby set aside;
(iii) Consequently, application filed under Section 483 of BNSS, 2023 by the appellant herein is hereby allowed;
(iv) The appellant shall be released on bail on executing a self-bond of Rs.50,000/- with one surety for like-sum to the satisfaction of the trial Court;
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(v) The appellant shall not tamper or threaten the prosecution witnesses in any manner;
(vi) The appellant shall appear before the trial Court on all the dates of hearing;
(vii) Registry is directed to communicate this order to the concerned trial Court.
Sd/- (G BASAVARAJA) JUDGE
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