Karunakara Shetty, 64 yrs, S/o. Sundara Shetty, Agrst, R/o. Kagaladibba, Simse (v) B.H. Kaimara vs State by N.R. Pura Police, Represented by its Public Prosecutor, CKM. — 101/2026

Case Summary The Principal District and Sessions Judge at Chikkamagaluru rejected Karunakara Shetty's anticipatory bail petition in a case involving the suicide of his sister-in-law Sharada, who allegedly consumed pesticides due to harassment over a property dispute. The court found prima facie evidence that the deceased was subjected to persistent harassment and humiliation by the petitioner, and concluded that granting bail at the investigation stage could hamper the investigation and lead to witness intimidation. The court deemed the offense grave, involving loss of human life under Section 108 BNS, justifying denial of anticipatory bail. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.