CRLP/15822/2026 of Thippagoni Sumanth Goud Vs Union of India 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 – A5 on bail in connection with NCB F.No.IV/4/31/Cr.04/2026/HYD of PS Narcotics Control Bureau, Hyderabad Zone. The offence alleged against the petitioner – A5 is punishable under Section 8 (c) read with 22 (c), 28 and 29 of the NDPS Act, 1985.

2. Heard Sri P.Suman, learned counsel for petitioner – A5 and Sri N.Avaneesh, learned Standing Counsel for NCB, appearing respondent.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the investigation in the case stands completed and respondent has

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filed charge sheet before concerned Court, number has to be assigned. Accused No.1 is enlarged on bail by this Court on 09.09.2026 vide Crl.P.No.14237 of 2026, question of influencing the witnesses does not arise and prayed to enlarge the petitioner – A5 on bail.

4. Learned Standing Counsel for respondent submits that charge sheet came to be filed before the concerned Court and number is awaited.

5. Petitioner – A5 has filed Crl.P.No.12132 of 2026 for grant of regular bail before this Court, the same came to be dismissed vide order dated 06.08.2026 holding that long incarceration is not a ground for grant of bail.

6. The changed circumstance in the investigation process is that respondent has filed charge sheet before concerned Court and number has to be assigned. Furthermore, A1 is enlarged on bail by this Court vide Crl.P.No.14237 of 2026 dated 09.09.2026, A2 is enlarged on bail by this Court vide Crl.P.No.13809 of 2026 dated 10.09.2026 and A3 is enlarged on bail by this Court vide Crl.P.No.14809 of 2026 dated 17.09.2026.

7. Since charge sheet came to be filed, question of influencing the witnesses by the petitioner – A5 does not arise. Hence, the

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petitioner – A5 is entitled to be enlarged on bail, subject to the following conditions: i. The petitioner – A5 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 IX Additional Judicial Magistrate of First Class, Medchal Malkajgiri District. ii. The petitioner – A5 shall not directly or indirectly influence, threaten, or induce any of the prosecution witnesses. iii. The petitioner – A5 shall abide by the conditions stipulated in Section 437(3) of Cr.P.C. (presently, Section 480(3) of the BNSS). iv. In the event of violation of any of the above conditions, the prosecution is at liberty to file an application for cancellation of bail.

8. 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 JUSTICE B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO

CRIMINAL PETITION No.15822 of 2026

(C.N.R No. HBHC010665232026)

Date: 05.10.2026

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