Accused Cannot Be Compelled to Share Live GPS Location as Bail Condition: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court on 22 April 2026 delivered an important ruling on the limits of bail conditions and protection of personal liberty. The Court held that forcing an accused to keep his mobile location switched on and share live location with police is not a valid condition for grant of anticipatory bail. Background of the Case The case involved an accused person who was facing allegations of extortion and…