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BNSS Section 482 | Anticipatory Bail Granted Where Accused Not Named in FIR and No Prima Facie Evidence: Karnataka HC
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BNSS Section 482 | Anticipatory Bail Granted Where Accused Not Named in FIR and No Prima Facie Evidence: Karnataka HC

Karnataka High Court sets a precedent under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) by granting anticipatory bail to an accused not named in the FIR, emphasizing that mere allegations without incriminating evidence cannot justify denial of bail. The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in protecting personal liberty where investigation fails to establish a prima facie case.