The State of Karnataka Kodekal PS vs Yankappa S/o Rangappa Shukla Age 48 Yrs,Occ Agri — 5121/2025

Case Summary: SC No. 5121/2025 The trial proceedings against accused Yankappa S/o Rangappa Shukla (age 48, agriculturist) continued before the II Additional District and Sessions Court, Yadagiri. The first prosecution witness (Jatteppa, age 59) testified that the accused attacked him with an axe at Yallamma temple approximately 3 years prior during a property dispute, causing bleeding injuries to his head, cheek, and forearm with intent to kill. The witness identified the weapon and his statement to police. The court allowed the accused's counsel petition under Section 231 Cr.P.C to defer cross-examination until completion of all chief examinations (CW.4 to 8). This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.