KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
VENKATESH NAIK T, J
PRASANNA S/O SHRIRANGASA KABADI – Appellant
Versus
THE STATE OF KARNATAKA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. accused challenges the cognizance for alleged cricket betting. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments regarding the non-cognizable nature of the offence and police authority. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. court's observations on mandatory compliance for investigating non-cognizable offences. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 4. final ruling quashing the proceedings due to lack of jurisdiction. (Para 13) |
ORAL ORDER
(PER: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VENKATESH NAIK T)
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned High Court Government Pleader.
2. This petition filed by accused No.3 under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (“ BNSS ” for short) to quash the cognizance dated 24.07.2024 and entire proceedings initiated against the petitioner – accused No.3 in C.C.No.459/2024 on the file of the II Additional Civil Judge and JMFC-II Court at Gadag arising out of Crime No.33/2024 of Betageri Police Station registered for the offence punishable under Section 78(3) of the Karnataka Police Act, 1963 (“KP Act” for short).
3. Brief facts of the case of the prosecution are as under:
On 08.04.2024 at about 7:30 p.m. the Police Inspector, Betageri Police Station received a credible inform
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