Arsikere Town Police vs Venkatesh R S/o Ramarao Advocate - SunilKumar K — 27/2023
Case under Indian Penal Code Section 380,457. Disposed: Contested--ACQUITTED on 26th May 2026.
C.C. - CRIMINAL CASES
CNR: KAHS400000822023
e-Filing Number
24-01-2023
Filing Number
27/2023
Filing Date
24-Jan-2023
Registration No
27/2023
Registration Date
24-Jan-2023
Court
SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE AND JMFC, ARASIKERE
Judge
344-Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
Decision Date
26-May-2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--ACQUITTED
Last updated 17-Jul-2026
FIR Details
FIR Number
0175
Police Station
ARASIKERE TOWN PS
Year
2022
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
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1.Arsikere Town Police
Adv. APP
Respondent(s)
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1.Venkatesh R S/o Ramarao Advocate - SunilKumar K
Case History
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Case disposedDisposed
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26-May-2026
Judgment
Case Summary: CC.No.27/2023 - Arsikere Town Police v. Venkatesh R Court Decision: The accused Venkatesh R was acquitted of charges under IPC Sections 457 (house trespass) and 380 (theft). The court found the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to significant evidentiary gaps and inconsistencies in witness testimony and evidence chain handling. Key Reasoning: The complainant's evidence contradicted the prosecution narrative regarding the number of doors broken and stolen items. Crucially, seized gold and silver ornaments were never properly handed over to the complainant, and mahazar (inspection) witnesses admitted signing documents without understanding their contents—casting doubt on the seizure authenticity. No list of seized articles was prepared, and the investigating officer failed to record statements from nearby residents despite multiple houses adjoining the crime scene. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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26-May-2026
Disposed
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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28-Apr-2026
Arguments
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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16-Apr-2026
Arguments
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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26-Mar-2026
313 Statement
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26-Mar-2026
Arguments
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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05-Mar-2026
Deposition
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05-Mar-2026
Accussed Statement u/s 313 CrPC
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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29-Jan-2026
Evidence
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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30-Dec-2025
Evidence
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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06-Nov-2025
Evidence
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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30-Sep-2025
Appearance Of Accussed
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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30-Jul-2025
Deposition
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30-Jul-2025
Evidence
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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16-May-2025
Deposition
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16-May-2025
Evidence
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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18-Mar-2025
Evidence
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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23-Jan-2025
Evidence
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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19-Dec-2024
Evidence
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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13-Nov-2024
Deposition
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13-Nov-2024
Evidence
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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24-Sep-2024
Evidence
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06-Aug-2024
Deposition
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06-Aug-2024
Evidence
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05-Jun-2024
Evidence
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02-Apr-2024
Evidence
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21-Feb-2024
Evidence
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20-Dec-2023
Evidence
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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25-Oct-2023
Evidence
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20-Sep-2023
Evidence
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17-Aug-2023
Charge
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17-Aug-2023
Summons
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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05-Jul-2023
Framing Of Charge Or Plea
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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24-May-2023
Framing Of Charge Or Plea
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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15-Mar-2023
Notice
Senior CIVIL Judge And Addl. CJM
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25-Jan-2023
First hearing
Initial hearing scheduled
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24-Jan-2023
Case filed
Registration No. 27/2023
Case Summary: CC.No.27/2023 - Arsikere Town Police v. Venkatesh R Court Decision: The accused Venkatesh R was acquitted of charges under IPC Sections 457 (house trespass) and 380 (theft). The court found the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to significant evidentiary gaps and inconsistencies in witness testimony and evidence chain handling. Key Reasoning: The complainant's evidence contradicted the prosecution narrative regarding the number of doors broken and stolen items. Crucially, seized gold and silver ornaments were never properly handed over to the complainant, and mahazar (inspection) witnesses admitted signing documents without understanding their contents—casting doubt on the seizure authenticity. No list of seized articles was prepared, and the investigating officer failed to record statements from nearby residents despite multiple houses adjoining the crime scene. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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