Karnataka HC grants bail to two for CSK name assault

The Karnataka high court has granted regular bail to two men, Swamy (38) and Suprith (23), who allegedly assaulted a lodge owner in Tumakuru after mistaking his business acronym for a tribute to Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Justice S Vishwajith Shetty allowed the bail petition after nearly two months of judicial custody.

The incident occurred on June 1 within Tilak Park police limits in Tumakuru, shortly after an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans. The accused confronted lodge proprietor Ameen Ahamad CS, questioning why he had named his business 'CSK Comforts', mistaking it for the CSK cricket team, a rival of RCB. Despite Ahamad clarifying the acronym was for his business, the duo allegedly abused and assaulted him and damaged property.

Ahamad filed a complaint, leading to an FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act. The accused were remanded in custody. After a local court rejected their bail, they moved the high court. The HC noted Ahamad suffered simple injuries, investigation was mostly complete, and the accused had no prior criminal record. It ordered their release on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh each with surety, barring them from tampering with witnesses or leaving jurisdiction without permission.