Virupakshappa Gouda And Another vs The State Of Karnataka And Another

The Supreme Court addressed the repeated bail applications of the accused under Section 439 Cr.P.C. for offences under Sections 143, 147, 148, 323, 302, 504, 114 read with Section 149 IPC. The Court emphasized that while successive bail applications are permissible, the burden lies on the accused to demonstrate a change in circumstances justifying bail. The Court upheld the lower courts' decisions to deny bail, citing the serious nature of the charges and the evidence presented, thereby affirming the rejection of bail applications.