Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni in BJP Worker Yogesh Gowda Murder Case Over Witness Tampering
Trending Today INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT ECONOMIC LAW PRACTICE Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni in BJP Worker Yogesh Gowda Murder Case Over Witness Tampering INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT THE CASE LAW Allahabad High Court Grants Relief to BBC Journalist in Mosque Demolition FIR and Passport NOC Case JOB OPPORTUNITY AT LEXLEGIS.AI, DELHI Supreme Court Urges Indian Railways to Adopt Technology for Preventing Cargo Weight Disputes INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT LAW OFFICES OF PANKAJ ANIL ARORA Manipur Unrest Escalates: Curfew Imposed, Internet Shutdown Amid Arambai Tenggol Protests INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT PUTHRAN & ASSOCIATES Supreme Court Upholds ITBP Constable’s Dismissal for Cash Box Theft: ‘Guardian Turned Looter’ Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni in BJP Worker Yogesh Gowda Murder Case Over Witness Tampering PRABHAT KUMAR BILTORIA 10 June 2025 The Supreme Court cancels bail for Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni in the BJP worker Yogesh Gowda’s murder case over witness tampering. Learn how trial courts can revoke bail even if granted by the SC or HC. Supreme Court Cancels Vinay Kulkarni’s Bail in BJP Worker Murder Case In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has revoked the bail granted to Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni in connection with the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker Yogesh Gowda. The decision was made on grounds of alleged witness tampering, sending a strong message about judicial accountability. Trial Court Can Cancel Bail Granted by Higher Courts The Supreme Court clarified that a trial court holds the authority to cancel bail—even if it was granted by a Constitutional Court such as the High Court or Supreme Court—if the accused violates any conditions. This ruling overrules the earlier stance of the trial court, which declined to act on the CBI’s application to revoke bail. Key Allegation: Witness Tampering by Vinay Kulkarni The bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Satish Chandra Sharma, emphasized that there was sufficient material suggesting attempts by Kulkarni to contact or influence witnesses. The court thus ordered him to surrender before the trial court or jail authorities within a week. Legal Background and Key Legal Provisions The Supreme Court referenced its earlier ruling in Gurcharan Singh v. State (Delhi Administration), AIR 1978 SC 179, pointing out that the trial court misinterpreted its authority. The court reiterated that under Section 439(2) of the CrPC (now Section 483(3) of the BNSS), a Sessions Court can cancel bail if the accused breaches the conditions. Timeline of the Case 2020: Kulkarni was taken into custody for his alleged involvement in the murder of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda. 2021: He was released on bail. 2025: Supreme Court cancels the bail after CBI presented evidence of witness tampering. CBI’s Role and Arguments Represented by Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) emphasized the threat to a fair trial posed by Kulkarni’s actions. Senior Advocate Maninder Singh represented Kulkarni during the proceedings. Conclusion: A Landmark in Bail Jurisprudence This ruling underscores that bail is conditional and revocable, regardless of the level of court that grants it. It sets a precedent that protects the integrity of witness testimony and strengthens judicial oversight in criminal trials involving public figures. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as Sada Law. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Live Cases Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni in BJP Worker Yogesh Gowda Murder Case Over Witness Tampering Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni in BJP Worker Yogesh Gowda Murder Case Over Witness Tampering Sada Law • June 10, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments Allahabad High Court Grants Relief to BBC Journalist in Mosque Demolition FIR and Passport NOC Case Allahabad High Court Grants Relief to BBC Journalist in Mosque Demolition FIR and Passport NOC Case Sada Law • June 10, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments Supreme Court Urges Indian Railways to Adopt Technology for Preventing Cargo Weight Disputes Supreme Court Urges Indian Railways to Adopt Technology for Preventing Cargo Weight Disputes Sada Law • June 10, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments 1 2 3 … 5 Next »
