Supreme Court of India

State of Karnataka v. Sri Darshan Etc.

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Bench J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan JJ.
Decided 14 August 2025

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Issue for Consideration Whether the order of the High Court granting bail to the respondents-accused persons in a case involving serious charges u/ss.302, 120B, and 34 IPC is perverse and legally unsustainable, warranting cancellation of bail. Headnotes† Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – s.439 – Cancellation of bail – When warranted – A2, a celebrity along with co-accused, was charged inter alia u/ss.120B, 364, 302, 201 and 204, IPC for the murder of a man, who was allegedly kidnapped, tortured, and beaten to death by the accused for sending objectionable messages to A1, partner of A2…

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