Mangaluru court grants bail to accused in mob-lynching case

Mangaluru: The II additional district and sessions judge, Mangaluru, has granted bail to Ravindra Nayak in connection with a mob-lynching case registered at the Mangaluru Rural police station. The order was passed on September 8 following a petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.

The court, after considering the plea, directed the release of the applicant on bail, subject to strict compliance with the conditions laid down.

Bail conditions imposed

As part of the order, the accused has been asked to adhere to the following terms:

• Execution of a personal bond of ₹1,00,000 with two sureties to the satisfaction of the court.

The court emphasised that violation of these conditions would invite appropriate legal action, including possible cancellation of bail.

Charge sheet to be returned to counsel

During the proceedings, the applicant’s counsel sought access to the charge sheet filed in the case, describing it as voluminous and essential for defence preparation. The court allowed this request and directed the office to return the complete copy of the charge sheet to the applicant’s counsel.

Case background

The mob-lynching case, which had triggered widespread concern at the time of its registration, is being probed by the Mangaluru Rural police. While the specifics of the case remain under judicial consideration, the granting of bail marks an important development in the ongoing trial process.

Next steps in legal process

With bail secured, the accused will now be required to comply with the conditions and cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation. The matter will continue before the sessions court, where evidence will be examined and trial proceedings will take place in the coming months.

Legal experts note that the bail order does not absolve the accused of charges but provides conditional liberty until the trial concludes.