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5d ago

Karnataka HC Grants Interim Anticipatory Bail to BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj in Biklu Shiva Murder Case

A vacation bench set conditions on his release, with the protection lasting until a January 6 hearing on his regular bail plea.

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Overview

  • The court ordered a ₹5 lakh personal bond with two sureties and directed Basavaraj to cooperate with the CID and not influence witnesses or evidence.
  • In the event of arrest, the High Court directed that he be released immediately subject to the bail bond conditions.
  • The bench noted that the CID has not filed a chargesheet against the MLA, as the investigation regarding him remains unfinished.
  • The Special Court for People’s Representatives rejected his anticipatory bail on December 23, after which he moved the High Court.
  • The CID has chargesheeted 18 of 20 accused, sought more time to probe Basavaraj, and issued a lookout notice following the lower court’s rejection.