CRLP/16250/2026 of BAYYA RAGHAVENDER Vs THE STATE OF TELANGANA on 12 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 Crime No.629 of 2026 of Adibatla Police Station, Hyderabad, registered for the offence punishable under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

2. Heard Sri K.Pradeep Reddy, learned counsel for the petitioner-A1 and Sri D. Arun Kumar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent–State.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case, he never made any promise of marriage to the victim. Victim is aware that the petitioner-A1 was already married and the same is consensual relationship. Ingredients of Section 69 of the BNS are not attracted. Petitioner-A1 was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 04.08.2026 and has been in jail since then. Investigation is complete and prayed to enlarge the petitioner-A1 on bail.

4. Notice issued to the de facto complainant is served, and proof is filed to that effect.

5. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor submits that the statement of the victim under Section 183 of the BNSS is recorded on 29.08.2026.

6. De facto complainant lodged a report before the Adibatla Police Station on 02.08.2026. It is stated in the complaint that

she was working in a vegetable-packing company situated near Veda Convention, Manneguda. While travelling by auto- rickshaw to her workplace at Manneguda from Sagar Ring Road, she became acquainted with one Raghavender, and they exchanged their mobile numbers. In February 2026, on one night, Raghavender took her to agricultural fields situated at Turkayamjal Village, where they had sexual intercourse. In August 2026, she was again taken to the same place where they had sexual intercourse. The complainant subsequently became pregnant, and Raghavender refused to accept responsibility for the same. Based on the said complaint, FIR came to be registered for the offence punishable under Section 69 of the BNS.

7. Petitioner-A1 was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 04.08.2026, since then he is in judicial custody. Remand case diary goes to show that investigating officer has examined 16 witnesses.

8. Statement of the victim under Section 183 of the BNSS has not been recorded on 2.08.2026.

9. Since major portion of the investigation is completed, 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 XV Judicial Magistrate of First Class, Ranga Reddy at Ibrahimpatnam. 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 directly or indirectly influence, threaten, or induce any of the prosecution witnesses.

v. Petitioner-A1 shall not involve in any similar offences. vi. 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.

8. Accordingly, the Criminal petition is allowed.

Miscellaneous applications, if any pending, shall stand closed. __________________________ B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO, J Date: 12.10.2026 Ssm

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

CRIMINAL PETITION No.16250 of 2026

Date: 12.10.2026 ssm