High Court rejects plea for simultaneous serving of sentences for two separate criminal cases

The High Court rejected an application filed by Ramesh (25) for simultaneous service of sentences for two separate criminal cases—murder and witness intimidation. The single-judge bench, presided over by Justice M. Nagaprashanna, reviewed the criminal petition (CRSLP 7408/2026) filed by Ramesh, who resides in Mariyappanapalya, Magadi Road. The court clarified that since the two offenses occurred at different times and are based on different causes, the provision for simultaneous sentencing under Section 427 of the CrPC does not apply to the petitioner's case.