CRLP/17203/2026 of Papani Ravi Vs The State of Telangana on 16 October 2026

O R D E R

1. This Criminal Petition is filed under Sections 480 and 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) praying this Court to enlarge the petitioner-A2 on bail in connection with Crime No.596 of 2026 of Saroornagar Police Station, Malkajgiri Commissionerate. The offences alleged against the petitioner-A2 are punishable under Section 8 (c) read with 20 (b)(ii)(C) Narcotic Drugs Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985 (for short, ‘NDPS Act’).

2. Heard Sri S. Nagesh Reddy, learned counsel for petitioner-A2 and Sri D. Arun Kumar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for respondent - State.

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3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner – A2 is falsely implicated in case, earlier bail petition filed by him before this Court came to be dismissed vide order dated 09.09.2026 in Crl.P.No.14272 of 2026. A1- Bontha Prakash is enlarged on bail by this Court vide order 12.10.2026 in Crl.P.No.15953 of 2026. As accused No.1 is already enlarged on bail, the same parity may be extended to petitioner – A2 and prayed to enlarge the petitioner – A2 on bail.

4. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor submits that the role played by the petitioner – A2 is clearly depicted in the remand case diary.

5. Sri S.Lakshaman, Sub-Inspector of Police lodged a report before Saroornagar PS on 11.06.2026. It is stated in the complaint that he received credible information that two persons coming towards Sarronagar lake from L.B.Nagar in Car for selling ganja, he has apprehended them. On questioning Ravi he has shown a white bag which is his share, the same is containing dry flowering and fruiting buds with pungent smell seems to be ganja in bag which is found to be 10.53 Kgs. Basing on the said complaint, FIR came to be registered.

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6. Petitioner – A2 is arrested on 11.06.2026 and was produced before the concerned Magistrate on 12.06.2026 for remand, since then he is in jail.

7. Petitioner – A2 has filed Crl.P.No.14272 of 2026 for grant of regular bail before this Court, the same came to be dismissed vide order dated 09.09.2026.

8. The changed circumstance in the investigation process is that accused No.1 is enlarged on bail by this Court on 12.10.2026 vide Crl.P.No.15953 of 2026. It is observed in the above said order that the contraband which is seized in the case is 22.29 Kgs., of ganja and the respondent has altogether has examined LWs.1 to 10 in support of the prosecution case and inventory is completed on 18.07.2026.

9. Record goes to show that major portion of the investigation is completed, detaining the petitioner – A2 further in judicial custody will not serve the purpose. Hence, petitioner – A2 entitled to be enlarged on bail, subject to the following conditions:

i) The petitioner- A2 shall execute a personal bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties for a like sum each to the satisfaction of learned Special Judicial Magistrate of First Class (Excise)-cum-V

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Additional Metropolitan Magistrate, Ranga Reddy District, at L.B. Nagar.

ii) The petitioner- A2 shall appear before the concerned SHO between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., on every Sunday for a period of eight (8) weeks or till filing of charge sheet whichever is earlier, for the purpose of investigation and thereafter, as and when required.

iii) The petitioner- A2 shall abide by the conditions stipulated in Section 437(3) of Cr.P.C. (presently, Section 480(3) of the BNSS).

iv) The petitioner- A2 shall not directly or indirectly influence, threaten, or induce any of the prosecution witnesses.

v) In the event of violation of any of the above conditions, the prosecution is at liberty to file an application for cancellation of bail.

10. Accordingly, this Criminal Petition is allowed.

Miscellaneous applications, if any pending, shall stand closed.

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B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO, J Date: 16.10.2026. Note: Issue C.C.tomorrow. (B/o) YVL

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THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO

CRIMINAL PETITION No. 17203 of 2026

(C.N.R No. HBHC010722722026)

DATED: 16.10.2026

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