IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 27TH DAY OF APRIL 2017 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MRS.JUSTICE RATHNAKALA CRIMINAL PETITION NO.3089/2017 BETWEEN:
CHAKRADHARA REDDY S/O PRABHAKAR REDDY AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS R/AT NO.501, 5TH CROSS 1ST MAIN, KASTURINAGAR BANGALORE – 560 036. …PETITIONER (BY SRI S.JAGAN BABU, ADV) AND:
STATE OF KARNATAKA BY SUB-INSPECTOR OF POLICE RAMAMURTHYNAGAR POLICE STATION BANGALORE – 560 036 REP. BY SPP HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA BANGALORE – 560 001. ...RESPONDENT (BY SRI K.NAGESHWARAPPA, HCGP.) THIS CRIMINAL PETITION IS FILED UNDER SECTION 439 OF CR.P.C., PRAYING TO ENLARGE THE PETITIONER ON BAIL IN CR.NO.73/2017 OF RAMAMURTHY NAGAR POLICE STATION, BANGALORE FOR THE OFFENCES P/U/S 354(A), 506, 376 AND 420 OF IPC.
THIS CRIMINAL PETITION COMING ON FOR ORDERS THIS DAY, THE COURT MADE THE FOLLOWING:
O R D E R The respondent/Police registered a case against the petitioner/accused in respect of the offences under Sections 354-A, 506, 376 and 420 of IPC.
2. The allegation is, complainant is a Bar Attender.
She came in contact with the petitioner through a common friend during February 2016. He sedated her and video graphed her nude photos; blackmailed her for money, otherwise to publish her nude photos. 3-4 times he committed rape on her in his house. During January 2017, he has stolen cash amount of Rs.2,00,000/- from her bag. When demanded, he has threatened of acid attack, etc.
3. After his arrest, except his own mobile phone no other incriminating material is seized from his possession.
4. Sri.S.Jagan Babu, learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that, it is a money issue between the petitioner and the complainant. He lodged a complaint against the complainant on 2.3.2017 and the Police registered his complaint under NCR No.322/2017. Without appearing before the Investigating Officer for interrogation, she has filed this complaint only to counter blast his complaint. He is in custody since 16.3.2017. He is an Architect Engineer and a family man. He is ready to cooperate with the Investigating Officer during further course of investigation.
5. Having regard to the nature of the allegation, it is felt that the petitioner’s presence in judicial custody only for the purpose of further investigation is not required.
Hence, the petition is allowed. Petitioner is enlarged on bail in Crime No.73/2017 of respondent/Police, subject to the following conditions:
i) He shall execute a self-bond for Rs.1,00,000/- with one surety for the likesum.
ii) He shall appear before the I.O. as and when called for during further course of investigation;
iii) He shall not threaten or prevail upon the complainant and prosecution witnesses;
iv) He shall not approach the complainant either directly or telephonically.
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Sd/- JUDGE