CRLP/10752/2026 of Al). Kola Venkateshwarlu, Vs The State of Telangana, on 21 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 No.1 seeking to enlarge him on bail in connection with Crime No.582 of 2026 of Jawahar Nagar Police Station, Malkajgiri Division. The offences alleged against the petitioner are punishable under Sections 69, 318 (2), 303 (2), 115 (2), 351 (2) read with 3 (5) of the BNS.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the complainant lodged a report before police on 25.04.2026 wherein it is stated that her marriage was performed with one

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Late Bhumesh about 15 years ago and they have a son aged about 12 years. It is stated that about one year ago, the petitioner, a resident of nearby colony, came into contact with her and told that he was unmarried person and he promised to marry her. Believing his words, she trusted him, shared her personal life with him and gradually paid an amount of Rs.6,00,000/- in installments. During the last six months, they had physical relations. Thereafter, the complainant insisted the petitioner to marry her, he started avoiding her and subsequently she came to know that he was already married. It is stated that about 10 days ago when she questioned him regarding his marriage, he assaulted her, abused her and threatened that he would neither marry her nor return her money. On 24.04.2026, while he was at her house, the wife of the petitioner along with unknown persons, forcibly entered into their house, assaulted her, abused her in filthy language and threatened her to vacate the house. While leaving the house, the wife of the petitioner took away the complainant’s Samsung Smartphone and half tula gold chain from the table. Hence, she requested the police to take necessary action on the complaint. Basing on the same, police

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registered a case against the petitioner for the aforesaid offences.

3. Heard Ms.R.Sindhulatha, learned counsel for the petitioner/accused No.1 and Sri D.Arun Kumar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, appearing for the respondent- State.

4. The contention of learned counsel for the petitioner is that the petitioner is innocent of the offences alleged against him; that whatever relationship between the parties is voluntary in nature; that the petitioner has been in judicial custody from 26.05.2026; that material part of the investigation is 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 offences alleged against the petitioner are serious and heinous in nature; that investigation is not yet completed and charge sheet is also not filed and hence, he requested the Court to dismiss the petition.

6. Considering the submissions made by learned counsel for petitioner and learned Additional Public Prosecutor, the petitioner has been in judicial custody from

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26.05.2026. As seen from the record, L.Ws.1 to 8 were examined. Considering the nature of allegations, period of incarceration and progress in investigation, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner-accused No.1 subject to the following conditions:

(i) The petitioner-accused No.1 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 III Additional Junior Civil Judge-cum-X Additional Metropolitan Magistrate, Medchal-Malkajgiri District at Medchal.

(ii) On such release, the petitioner-accused No.1 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 No.1 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: 21.07.2026 YVL