Jagadeesha B.D vs The Excise Inspector, Department of Excise, Somwarpet Sub-Division Advocate - Public Procecutor — 86/2026

Court Decision Summary The Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kodagu granted anticipatory bail to Sri Jagadeesha B.D., a 69-year-old agriculturist accused of illegal liquor preparation and storage under the Karnataka Excise Act, 1965. The court found that while the offences were non-bailable and serious, the petitioner's deep community roots, family responsibilities, and willingness to comply with conditions justified bail, subject to a personal bond of Rs. 5,00,000 with a surety and conditions including surrender within 15 days, non-tampering with witnesses, and cooperation with investigation. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.