CRLP/16780/2026 of Mokkirala Madhu Vamshi Krishna Vs State of Telangana on 14 October 2026

ORDER

1. This Criminal Petition is filed under Sections 480 & 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) praying this Court to enlarge the petitioner-A1 on bail in connection with FIR.No.192 of 2026 of Chityal Police Station, Jayashankar-Bhupalpally District. The offences alleged against the petitioner-A1 are punishable under Sections 79, 296(b), 329(4), 324(4), 109 r/w 3(5) of BNS and Sections 3(1)(s), 3(1)(w-ii), 3(2)(v) of SC/ST (POA) Act, 1989.

2. Heard Sri K. Sai Sruthin Rao, learned counsel for the petitioner and Sri D. Arun Kumar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent No.1–State.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner-A1 is falsely implicated in the case, no prima facie case is made out against him. A2 to A5 were enlarged on bail by the learned Sessions Court in Crl.M.P.No.508 of 2026 on 07.10.2026. The allegations made in the complaint do not satisfy the ingredients of the alleged sections. Petitioner-A1 has voluntarily surrendered before the authorities and he was remanded to the judicial custody on 23.08.2026, entire investigation is completed and prayed to enlarge the petitioner-A1 on bail.

4. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor has filed written instructions of Sub-Inspector of Police, Chityal P.S., Jayanshankar Bhupalpally District. It is stated in the written instructions that petitioner-A1 is involved in eight cases, if the petitioner-A1 is released on bail he will threaten the complainant and other witnesses with dire consequences and try to tamper the evidences.

5. Notice got issued to the de-facto complainant is served, proof is filed to that effect.

6. P. Kalavathi has lodged the complaint before P.S. Chityal on 17.08.2026. It is stated in the complaint that A1- Mukhirala Madhu Vamsikrishna, A2-Mengani Nataraj and A3- Bojjam Venu along with two un-known persons criminally trespassed into her house by holding the deadly weapons, abused the complainant's husband i.e. Pulla Ravinder by taking his caste name as "Madiga Lanja Kodaka reporter kagane kommulu vachinayi ra mapai varthalu rasthava lanja kodaka journalistlu aithe yendhira adhikaram madhe ye chattam mammalini yemi peekadhura" over publishing news against them, also put a knife on his neck and indiscriminately beat her husband. Due to which, her husband fell down and became unconscious. Further the accused tried to outrage her modesty while she tried to rescue her husband, damaged their Television, Fridge and Cooler before fleeing. Basing on the said complaint, FIR came to be registered.

7. Petitioner-A1 along with A8-Mohd. Arif were arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 23.08.2026. Respondent has altogether examined 16 witnesses. A2 to A5 were also arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 20.08.2026. A6 and A9 were arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 03.09.2026 which is the last remand case diary which states that the respondent has altogether examined 18 witnesses in support of the prosecution case.

8. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that A2 to A5 were enlarged on bail by the learned Sessions Court on 07.10.2026 in Crl.M.P.No.508 of 2026.

9. Learned counsel for the petitioner on instructions submits that in so far as the Sl.Nos.1 to 6 of the written instructions showing different crime numbers, in Crime No.193 of 2018 petitioner-A1 was bind over, Crime No.94 of 2025 is settled before lok adalath and rest of the crimes i.e. Sl.Nos.1, 2, 4 and 6 are closed by payment of fine on different dates i.e. 09.09.2017, 23.06.2022, 26.02.2019 and 23.06.2022.

10. In so far as Crime No.245 of 2023 is concerned schedule is fixed by the learned Sessions Court and in Crime No.48 of 2026 is concerned it is still at summons stage.

11. Since respondent has altogether examined 18 witnesses. The injury certificate produced along with the written instructions of LW.2 goes to show that he has received simple injury.

12. Since investigation is at the fag end, detaining the petitioner-A1 further in judicial custody will not serve the purpose. Hence, petitioner-A1 is entitled to be enlarged on bail, subject to the following conditions: i. The petitioner-A1 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 the learned II Additional Judicial First Class Magistrate, at Bhupalpally. ii. The petitioner-A1 shall appear before the concerned SHO between 10 a.m. to 5 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-A1 shall abide by the conditions stipulated in Section 437(3) of Cr.P.C. (presently, Section 480(3) of the BNSS). iv. The petitioner-A1 shall not involve in similar offence. v. It is made clear that if any of the conditions imposed by this Court are violated, the prosecution is at liberty to file an application for cancellation of the bail.

13. Accordingly, the Criminal petition is allowed.

Miscellaneous applications, if any pending, shall stand closed. __________________________ B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO, J Date: 14.10.2026 TU

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

CRIMINAL PETITION No.16780 of 2026 (CNR.No.HBHC010706182026) DATE: 14.10.2026

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