CRLP/15765/2026 of Mr. Simhadri Anil Vs State of Telangana on 5 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 – A4 on bail in connection with Crime No.1232 of 2026 of P.S Cyber Crimes, Cyberabad. The offences alleged against the petitioner – A4 are punishable under Sections 61 (2), 111 (3), 318 (4), 338 read with 3 (5) of the BNS, Section 66-C of the Information Technology Act, 2000-2008.

2. Heard Sri Koushik Kanduri, learned counsel for petitioner – A4 and Sri D. Arun Kumar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, appearing for respondent – State.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that no offence is made out against the petitioner – A4. Since there is no victim in the alleged crime for cyber fraud or any such offence and mere

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alleged possession of QR Scanners by other accused does not constitute any offence. There is no direct evidence of knowledge, intention or financial gain on the part of the petitioner – A4 and the entire case against him is derivative and inferential, based on the alleged confession of A1. Petitioner – A4 along with A2- Thota Durga Prasad, A3- P.Srinivas Reddy, A5- G.Bala Raju and A6 – Thalapally Ramana were arrested an remanded to judicial custody on 08.08.2026 and prayed to enlarge the petitioner – A4 on bail.

4. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor submits that the role played by the petitioner – A4 is depicted in the remand case diary.

5. K.Ramesh has lodged a report before P.S. Cyber Crimes on 08.08.2026. It is stated in the complaint that Cyber Crimes police conducted search at Flat No.13, Sri Ganesh Nilayam, Hyderabad. 5 persons were found in possession of bank account documents. On enquiry they revealed that they were procuring mule bank accounts and supplying them to cyber-fraudsters for commission. Basing on the said complaint, FIR came to be registered.

6. Remand case diary goes to show that the respondent has altogether examined 6 witnesses in support of the prosecution case.

7. A2 is enlarged on bail by learned District Judge vide Crl.M.P.No.632 of 2026 on 28.09.2026. A3 is enlarged on bail by

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the learned District Judge vide Crl.M.P.No.633 of 2026 on 28.09.2026.

8. Record goes to show that major portion of the investigation is completed, detaining the petitioner – A4 further in judicial custody will not serve the purpose. Therefore, the petitioner – A4 is entitled to be enlarged on bail subject to following conditions: i. The petitioner –Accused shall execute a personal bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties for a like sum each to the satisfaction of learned IX Additional Metropolitan Magistrate of First Class at Kukatpally, Cyberabad. ii. The petitioner – A4 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 – A4 shall abide by the conditions stipulated in Section 437(3) of Cr.P.C. (presently, Section 480(3) of the BNSS). iv. The petitioner – A4 shall not directly or indirectly influence, threaten, or induce any of the prosecution witnesses.

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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.

9. Accordingly, this Criminal Petition is allowed. Miscellaneous applications, if any pending, shall stand closed.

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B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO, J Date: 05.10.2026. YVL

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

CRIMINAL PETITION No.15765 of 2026

(C.N.R No. HBHC010663382026)

Date: 05.10.2026

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