Headline
The Bengaluru Court in Gauri Lankesh Murder Case grants bail to 8 Accused.
Summary
A Bengaluru Sessions Court granted bail to 8 accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case, stating the main reason is delays in trials. The bail order was issued on 9th October, with a detailed judgment still awaited.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Raja Rajeshwari Nagara PS v. Amol Kale & Others, Case No: SPL.C 872/2018
- Incident: On 5 th September,Gauri Lankesh was murdered outside her house in Bengaluru.
- Accused who got bail are-Amol Kale, Rajesh D Bangera, Vasudev Suryawanshi, Rushikesh Devadekar, Parshuram Waghmore, Ganesh Miskin, Amith Ramachandra Baddi, and Manohar Dundeepa Yadave
- Charges: Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 302, 120B, 118, 203, 35; Indian Arms Act Sections 25(1) & 27(1); Karnataka Control of Organized Crimes Act, 2000 Sections 3(1)(i), 3(2), 3(3), and 3(4)
Legal Insights
The accused stated that the reason for delays in the trial is the main cause for bail, showcasing that only 140 out of 527 witnesses have been examined till now. The prosecution, represented by SPP S. Balan, is considering challenging the bail order.
Impact
The bail shows the focus of the judiciary on ensuring fair trials, mainly when proceedings are delayed. It also raises concerns about the productive prosecution of hard cases involving multiple accused.
Why It Matters
This case is important due to its influence on press freedom in India.Murder of Gauri Lankesh showcases the dangers faced by outspoken journalists, and the trial remains a critical step in achieving justice.
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