Karnataka High Court Directs State To Pay ₹5 Lakh Compensation To Homestay Owner 'Illegally Arrested' Over Alleged Rape Of US National
Sebin James
15 July 2026 3:25 PM IST
The Court however upheld the FIR holding that continuance of investigation is imperative.
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (July 15) ordered the State to pay Rs 5 Lakhs as compensation for 'illegal arrest' of the owner of a Kodagu Homestay, where a US National was allegedly raped. [2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 248]The court however refused to quash the FIR in its entirety at this stage, holding that it was imperative that the investigation should continue. The single judge bench of...
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