Prathap Naika, S/o Seva Naika, 27 yrs, R/o Tavaraghatta(v) Shankaraghatta(p) Bhadravathi Tq. vs State by RFO Bhadra Wild Life Lakkavalli. — 124/2026

Court Decision Summary The Additional District and Sessions Judge at Chikkamagaluru granted anticipatory bail to two petitioners (Prathap Naika and Upendra Naika) accused of wildlife protection violations related to elephant tusk trafficking. The court found insufficient evidence linking them to the crime beyond another accused's voluntary statement, noting no materials were seized from them and they have no criminal antecedents. The petitioners were ordered to post personal bonds of Rs. 1 lakh each with sureties and comply with conditions including cooperation with investigations and non-interference with witnesses. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.