P.I.TARIKERE P.S. vs MAHAMAD GOWS — 385/2025

Summary The accused, Mohammad Ghaus (38 years, laborer), was charged under Section 78(3) of the Karnataka Police Act for operating an illegal matka (gambling) racket on 04.08.2025 in a public place, collecting money from the public by writing numbers and making false promises of returns. The case was taken cognizance by the court, and during the hearing on 06.03.2026, the charges were read and explained to the accused, with questions posed regarding his plea. The order documents the accused's response to the charges but does not explicitly state a final judgment on bail or conviction at this stage. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.