Evading BNSS notice can lead to arrest: Karnataka HC
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has ruled that an accused can be arrested if they evade a notice issued under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and fail to cooperate with the investigation, The New Indian Express reported.
In an order dated March 25, Justice M. Nagaprasanna dismissed a petition filed by Yugadev R, a resident of Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu. The petitioner had challenged the arrest order issued on January 19 by an additional chief judicial magistrate in connection with a criminal case registered by Adugodi police in Bengaluru.
The case involves alleged offences under Section 66C of the Information Technology Act 2000 and Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, relating to identity theft and cheating.
According to the prosecution, the petitioner and his wife, who identified themselves as yoga teachers, started a company named Jai Bhairavi Devi Financial Solutions and collected investments through a website. Several complainants reportedly invested around Rs 39.20 lakh. Following complaints, a case was registered in December 2025 for criminal breach of trust and related offences.
The prosecution stated that the police made repeated attempts over a period of more than 40 days to serve notice on the accused under Section 35(3) of BNSS. However, he allegedly evaded service. He was eventually traced to Cuddalore, where he reportedly refused to cooperate with the investigation, leading to his arrest on January 17.
The petitioner argued that the arrest was illegal, claiming that the notice was not properly served in compliance with Supreme Court guidelines. However, the prosecution submitted call records and geo-location data to show repeated attempts to contact him.
After examining the submissions, the High Court held that Section 35(3) requires notices to be served in person and not through electronic means such as WhatsApp or other digital platforms. The court further observed that evasion of notice and failure to cooperate with the investigation justified the arrest.
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RCB calmer than last year, players clear about their roles: Krunal Pandya
Bengaluru (PTI): The atmosphere in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru camp is much calmer than last year and players have a lot more understanding of their roles this season, says Krunal Pandya.
RCB won the Indian Premier League trophy for the first time in 18 years in 2025 and Pandya was the Man-of-the-Match in the final against Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad, returning 4-0-17-2 as RCB won the contest by six runs.
"I feel that this year there is a much calmer atmosphere. Last year it was a new team, and everyone got to know each other. This year many players understand their roles and each other's strengths and weaknesses," Pandya said in a release by the franchise.
"When I get into the big occasions, I feel that if God has got you here, then there is a reason behind it and sometimes I think that these big occasions are actually made for me. I feel the pressure, but I think about how I can be calm and in the present moment and do what is required," he said.
Pandya said RCB icon Virat Kohli would easily rank among the greatest players in any era of cricket.
"Virat is a classic example. You can see that hunger; you can see that passion in how he sees the game and how much he wants that victory. If Virat Kohli had been born in any (some other) generation, he would still be one of the greats. He is not competing with anyone else," he said.
