CRLP/11233/2026 of Marjapurkar Keshav Reddy, Vs The State of Telangana on 24 July 2026

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This Criminal Petition is filed under Sections 480 & 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) by the petitioner/accused seeking to enlarge him on bail in connection with Crime No.562 of 2026 of Neredmet Police Station, Malkajgiri Commissionerate. The offence alleged against the petitioner is punishable under Section 69 of the BNS.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the complainant-victim came to the police station and lodged a report before police on 02.07.2026, wherein it is stated that her marriage was performed about 16 years ago with one

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Srinivas and they were having two daughters. It is stated that about 8 years back her husband deserted her and her children. In the year 2020 she met the petitioner and their acquaintance gradually developed into a love relationship. It is stated that the petitioner made her to believe that he would marry her and give new life and saying so he used her sexually. He also took away 6 tulas of gold and Rs.10.00 lakhs from loan apps. Whenever, she asked him about the marriage, he used to speak a little. When she asked her gold and money, he blocked her phone number. The petitioner gave two cheques to her and when she presented the same in the bank, they were stopped. Hence, she requested the police to take necessary action against the said complaint. Basing on the same, police registered a case against the petitioner for the aforesaid offence.

3. Heard Sri Nazeeruddin Khan, learned counsel for the petitioner/accused and Sri D.Arun Kumar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, appearing for the respondent- State.

4. The contention of learned counsel for the petitioner-accused is that the petitioner is innocent of the offence alleged against him and no such offence committed by

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the petitioner as alleged in the complaint. According to the de facto complainant, whatever the relationship between the parties is a consensual in nature; that the petitioner has been in judicial custody from 08.07.2026; that material part of the investigation is already completed, as such requested the Court to grant regular bail to the petitioner.

5. On the other hand, learned Additional Public Prosecutor opposed the same and submits that the offence alleged against the petitioner is heinous and serious in nature; that investigation is not yet completed, therefore, at this stage, the petitioner is not entitled for grant of bail and hence, he prays to dismiss the petition.

6. Considering the submissions made by learned counsel for petitioner, learned Additional Public Prosecutor and perusal of the material on record, the petitioner has been in judicial custody from 08.07.2026. The allegation against the petitioner is that under the promise of marriage, he exploited the complainant. Considering the nature of allegations, period of incarceration and progress in investigation, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner-accused subject to the following conditions:

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(i) The petitioner-accused 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 I Additional Junior Civil Judge-cum-I Additional Judicial Magistrate of First Class, Medchal- Malkajgiri District at Kushaiguda.

(ii) On such release, the petitioner-accused shall appear before the concerned S.H.O. between 09:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m., on every Monday 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-accused shall abide by the conditions stipulated in Section 437 (3) of Cr.P.C. (presently, Section 480 (3) of BNSS).

7. Accordingly, the Criminal petition is allowed.

Miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending shall stand closed. _______________ K. SUJANA, J Date: 24.07.2026 YVL