Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Pramod celebrates his 49th birthday today.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Pramod: Born on 13.11.1977. Graduated in L.L.B., from University Law College, Bengaluru. Enrolled as an Advocate on 07.08.2000. Served as Central Government Counsel for a period of 19 years in succession. Also served as Senior Panel Counsel, Government of India. Served as panel counsel for PSUs’, Autonomous Statutory bodies, Universities and High Court of Karnataka. Appointed as Additional Judge High Court of Karnataka on 09.08.2026.
Important Judgements delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice B Pramod.
Criminal Law. Where an FIR is ante-timed or prepared after the police reach the scene and commence investigation, following deliberation or consultation, it loses its evidentiary value and is treated as a statement made during investigation, attracting the bar under Section 162 CrPC. Karnataka High Court.
Dowry Death. Section 304-B IPC is not a substitute for Section 302. Where direct or circumstantial evidence, including ante-mortem injuries and inconsistencies in the medical and investigative records, prima facie indicates homicide, the Trial Court must frame or add a charge under Section 302 IPC even if the police report does not propose it. The Court cannot remain a mute spectator or allow defective investigation or inconclusive medical evidence to defeat the quest for truth. Karnataka High Court.
POCSO Act. The Act contains no marital exception. Consequently, sexual intercourse with a minor wife constitutes penetrative/aggravated penetrative sexual assault under POCSO. Section 42A gives POCSO overriding effect to the extent of inconsistency with another law. Karnataka High Court.
