Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Homestay Owner in Sexual Assault Case Involving Foreign National; Declares Arrest Illegal and Awards Compensation. Arrest Under Non-Cognizable Section 3(5) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Without Cognizable Offence or Proper Procedure Held Violative of Fundamental Rights.
15 Jul 2026Background: The petitioner, Palecanda Ponnappa @ Vishal, the owner of Devi Villa Homestay in Kodagu district, was arrested in connection with an alleg...
