(1.) The petitioner/accused is before the Court calling in question proceedings in S.C.No.320 of 2025 pending before the LIII Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge, Bengaluru City registered for offence punishable under Sec. 376 of the IPC.
(2.) Heard Sri K.V. Manoj, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Smt. Rashmi Patel, learned High Court Government Pleader for respondent No.1 and Ms. Chhaya K. Johnsabu, learned counsel appearing for respondent No.2.
(3.) Facts, in brief, germane are as follows: -