The Karnataka High Court dismissed a criminal case against Ramesh Karoshi, a home guard, charged under Sections 353 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from duty) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC [Sections 132 and 351 of BNSS]. Karoshi was accused of raising his voice and verbally abusing a police constable while demanding certain documents. Following an investigation, the police filed a charge sheet against him.