R.F.O KANAKAPURA vs Shivamada — 1046/2025

Case Summary: C.C 1046/2025 Court: 2nd Additional Civil Court & JMFC, Kanakapura Parties: R.F.O Kanakapura (Petitioner) vs. Shivamada and Basavaraju (Respondents) Nature: Wildlife offense case involving illegal hunting in a forest area Facts: On July 3, 2016, forest officials on night patrol spotted torch/battery light in Kodi Gere forest area around 4:30 AM. Upon investigation, they apprehended accused Shivamada (age 28) with an illegal gun and battery; his accomplice Basavaraju (age 35) fled the scene. The gun was found loaded with ammunition. Officials seized the firearm and battery, conducted site inspection, and prepared a formal seizure memo. The accused admitted to entering the forest illegally with the gun. Outcome: The court examined the accused under CrPC Section 313 on charges related to wildlife protection violations. The accused provided statements in open court regarding the incident. Evidence from multiple forest patrol witnesses (witnesses 1-5) was recorded documenting the apprehension, seizure of weapons, and confessions. The case proceeded with documentary evidence submitted to the court (dated 26-05-2026). This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.