DEVARAJ vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA — CRL.P/200444/2026

Case under The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita(bns), 2023 Section 137(2),64(2),(m). Disposed: Contested--ALLOWED on 09th April 2026.

CNR: KAHC030036692026

CASE DISPOSED

Filing Number

CRL.P/200461/2026

Filing Date

23-03-2026

Registration No

CRL.P/200444/2026

Registration Date

24-03-2026

Judge

G BASAVARAJA

Coram

G BASAVARAJA

Bench Type

Single Bench

Category

CRL.P ( 112 )

Sub-Category

439(Cr.PC)/483(BNSS)-U/S 439/-U/S 483 ( 7 )

Judicial Branch

Judicial Section

Decision Date

09th April 2026

Nature of Disposal

Contested--ALLOWED

Acts & Sections

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita(bns), 2023 Section 137(2),64(2),(m)
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act Section 4,6

Petitioner(s)

DEVARAJ

Adv. SHARANABASAPPA M PATIL

Respondent(s)

THE STATE OF KARNATAKA

SMT LAXMI

Hearing History

Judge: G BASAVARAJA

25-03-2026

ORDERS -1ST TIME MATTERS

09-04-2026

ORDERS

07-04-2026

ORDERS -1ST TIME MATTERS

Orders

09-04-2026
G BASAVARAJA

The Karnataka High Court granted bail to 23-year-old Devaraj in a case involving alleged offences under BNS sections 137(2) and 64(2)(m) and POCSO Act sections 4-6. The court considered factors including the 23-day delay in filing the complaint, the victim's age (over 17 years), the victim's statement that both parties were in a consensual relationship, and that the accused was not required for further investigation. Bail was granted on conditions including a Rs. 1,00,000 bond with surety, regular court appearance, and non-interference with witnesses. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

casestatus.in Summary

The Karnataka High Court granted bail to 23-year-old Devaraj in a case involving alleged offences under BNS sections 137(2) and 64(2)(m) and POCSO Act sections 4-6. The court considered factors including the 23-day delay in filing the complaint, the victim's age (over 17 years), the victim's statement that both parties were in a consensual relationship, and that the accused was not required for further investigation. Bail was granted on conditions including a Rs. 1,00,000 bond with surety, regular court appearance, and non-interference with witnesses. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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