Karnataka High Court
CRL.A/1138/2026 of SRI SANDEEP D M Vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA on 17 September 2026
CNR: KAHC010387492026 NC: 2026:KHC:51321 CRL.A No. 1138 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G BASAVARAJA CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1138 OF 2026 (U/S 14( A ) (2)) BETWEEN: 1. SRI SANDEEP D M S/O MUNIRAJU, AGED
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
DATED THIS THE 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026
BEFORE
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G BASAVARAJA
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1138 OF 2026 (U/S 14(A) (2))
BETWEEN:
1.
SRI SANDEEP D M
S/O MUNIRAJU,
AGED ABOUT 21 YEARS,
R/AT DODDATHAMMANAHALLI VILLAGE,
CHIKKABALLAPURA TALUK-
APPELLANT
(BY SRI. KALYAN R.,ADVOCATE)
AND:
1.
THE STATE OF KARNATAKA
CHIKKABALLAPURA TOWN POLICE STATION,
CHIKKABALLAPURA,
REPRESENTED BY
LEARNED PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
CHIKKABALLAPURA.
2.
SRI. GIRISHA. L.,
S/O RAJA,
AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS,
C/O SMT. GOWRAMMA BUILDING,
WARD NO. 21, SHANTHI NAGARA,
CHIKKABALLAPURA TOWN.
CHIKKABALLAPURA TOWN.
…RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. RASHMI JADAV ADDL.SPP FOR R1,
R2 SERVED AND UNREPRESENTED)
Digitally signed by
LAKSHMINARAYAN N
Location: High Court
of Karnataka
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ORDER
DATED 06.05.2026 IN SPL.S.C.NO.84/2026 PASSED BY THE FIRST ADDL. DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE AT CHIKKABALLAPURA AND CONSEQUENTLY TO ENLARGE THE APPELLANT ON BAIL IN CRIME NO.18/2026 REGISTERED BY THE CHIKKABALLAPURA TOWN POLICE STATION, FOR THE ALLEGED OFFENCE P/U/S 103(1), 238 OF BNS 2023 AND SEC.3(1)(r), 3(1)(s), 3(2)(v) OF SC/ST (POA) AMENDMENT ACT 2015 WHICH IS PENDING IN SPL.S.C.NO.84/2026 ON THE FILE OF THE I ADDL. DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE, CHIKKABALLAPURA.
THIS APPEAL, COMING ON FOR ADMISSION, THIS DAY, JUDGMENT WAS DELIVERED THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G BASAVARAJA
ORAL JUDGMENT
1. The appellant has preferred this appeal against the order passed by the I Addl. District and Sessions Judge, Chikkaballapura in Spl.S.C No.84/2026 dated 06.05.2026.
2. On the basis of the complaint filed by Girisha.L, Chickaballapura police have registered the case against the accused in Crime No.18/20026 for the offences punishable under Sections 103(1) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s), 3(2)(v) of SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015.
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3. The accused was arrested on 28.02.2026 and produced before the Special Court, he was remanded to judicial custody. Till this day, accused is in judicial custody. After investigation, the Investigating Officer has submitted the charge-sheet against the accused for the offences punishable on Section 103(1), 238 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s), 3(2)(v) of SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015.
4. In Column No.17 of the charge-sheet it is stated as under: "aPÀ̧¼Áî¥ÀÄgÀ £ÀUÀgÀ ¥ÉÆðøï oÁuÉ ªÉÆ.¸ÀA.18/2026 PÀ®A: 103(1), 238 ©.J£ï.J¸ï-2023 ªÀÄvÀÄÛ PÀ®A: 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s), 3(2)(v) J¸ï.¹/J¸ï.n ¦NJ CªÉÄAqï ªÉÄAmï DPïÖ-2015.
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5. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the appellant would submit that the accused has not committed any offence as alleged against him. The medical records reveals that the injured is admitted to the hospital with the history of self fall. The police have also registered case of MLC in which it reveals that the patient admitted with the history of self-fall at 04.30 p.m. on 25.02.2026. Police intimation form also reveals that the history of self-fall from bed at home sustained penetrating
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injury to abdomen. The police intimation form produced by the prosecution itself reveals the same. The P.M. report reveals that the cause of death is 1. a.Septeciaemia, b. Peritonitis, 2. a.Hallow viscus perforation, b.Penatrating injury to abdomen and further submit that the accused has not committed the alleged offence. The deceased died due to Septeciaemia and account of abdominal injury and the accused is not required for further investigation, and accordingly, sought for allowing this appeal.
6. The Learned Additional SPP Smt. Rashmi Jadav, submitted that the trial Court has properly appreciated the materials on record and passed the impugned order which does not call for interference by this Court and sought for dismissal of this appeal.
7. I have examined the materials placed before this Court. The medical records reveals that the patient admitted to the hospital with the history of self-fall from bed sustained penetrating injury to abdomen. At this stage, considering the medical records, without expressing
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any opinion on the merits of the case, it is just and proper to release the accused on bail with the conditions. Accordingly, I proceed to pass the following:
O R D E R
i. Appeal is allowed. ii. The orders passed by the I Addl. District and Sessions Judge, Chikkaballapura in Spl.S.C No. 84/2026 dated 06.05.2026 is set aside. iii. Consequently, application filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is allowed. iv. The appellant shall be released on bail on executing a self-bond of Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety for likesum to the satisfaction of the Special Judge. v. The appellant shall not tamper or threaten the prosecution cases in any manner.
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vi. The appellant shall appear before the trial Court on all the dates of hearing without fail. vii. The appellant shall not indulge in similar offence.
Registry is directed to communicate this order to trial Court.
Sd/- (G BASAVARAJA) JUDGE
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