CRLP/10623/2026 of Golla Krishna Swamy Vs The State of Telangana on 16 July 2026

ORDER

This Criminal Petition is filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short, “BNSS”), seeking the relief of pre-arrest bail.

2. The petitioner is sole accused in Crime No. 469 of 2026 of Ameenpur Police Station, Cyberabad Commissionerate, facing accusations for the offence punishable under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short, “BNS”).

3. Heard Mr. D.Mohan Rao, learned counsel, representing Mr. V.Jhanu Naik, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Syed Yasar Mamoon, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, representing the respondent-State.

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4. The prosecution case, in brief, is that the de facto complainant came into acquaintance with the petitioner through a mutual friend while both of them were employed at Wells Fargo. Their acquaintance gradually developed into a relationship, and, on the petitioner's promise to marry her, the de facto complainant accepted the relationship, which continued for about two years. It is further alleged that, on the strength of the said promise of marriage, the petitioner established a physical relationship with the de facto complainant and also induced her to provide financial assistance, thereby exploiting her financially. Subsequently, the de facto complainant came to know that the petitioner was in a relationship with another woman, who was actively supporting him. It is further alleged that the petitioner spread malicious and defamatory rumours against the de facto complainant and ultimately refused to marry her. On the basis of the said report, the present crime came to be registered.

5. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He contends that the allegations regarding a relationship, physical exploitation, and financial exploitation are false. According to him, the petitioner and the de facto complainant were only colleagues and shared a friendship. It is further submitted that, after the petitioner left the company, they never met thereafter. Learned counsel further submits that, even if the allegations in the complaint are taken at their face value, the de facto complainant herself

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admits that she was in a live-in relationship with the petitioner and, therefore, the allegation of a false promise of marriage does not arise. It is further contended that the de facto complainant, in collusion with her friends, harassed the petitioner by making illegal demands and, upon failing to succeed, lodged the present false complaint. Learned counsel also submits that the petitioner is employed in the private sector, has the responsibility of maintaining his aged parents, and is ready and willing to cooperate with the investigation and abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. He, therefore, prays for grant of anticipatory bail.

6. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor opposed the bail application and submitted that the allegations against the petitioner are specific in nature. According to the prosecution, under the guise of love and on the promise of marriage, the petitioner exploited the de facto complainant not only physically but also financially over a period of more than two years. It is further submitted that the investigation is at a nascent stage, custodial interrogation of the petitioner may become necessary, and grant of anticipatory bail at this stage may impede effective investigation and make it difficult to secure the petitioner's cooperation. He, therefore, prayed for dismissal of the petition.

7. I have carefully considered the rival submissions and perused the material available on record.

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8. The gravamen of the allegations is that the petitioner exploited the de facto complainant under the guise of love and on the promise of marriage, induced her to provide financial assistance, and ultimately refused to marry her. At the same time, the averments in the complaint disclose that both the petitioner and the de facto complainant are majors, educated, worldly-wise, and capable of making informed and rational decisions. Having regard to the duration of the relationship, the allegations relating to financial exploitation, the settled principles governing the grant of anticipatory bail, namely the need to strike a balance between ensuring a fair and effective investigation and protecting the personal liberty of an accused, and the willingness expressed by the petitioner to cooperate with the investigation, this Court is of the considered opinion that the petitioner's request for anticipatory bail deserves favourable consideration, subject to appropriate conditions to ensure his availability and cooperation during the course of investigation.

9. Accordingly, the Criminal Petition is allowed. The petitioner/Accused shall be enlarged on anticipatory bail, subject to the following conditions: (A) The petitioner/Accused shall surrender before the Station House Officer, Ameenpur Police Station, Cyberabad Commissionerate, on or before 31.07.2026. Upon such surrender or in the event of arrest, the Station House Officer shall release the petitioner/Accused on bail on execution of personal bonds for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees

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Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties for a like sum each, to the satisfaction of the said Officer. (B) The petitioner/Accused shall appear before the Investigating Officer on every Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for a period of ten (10) weeks from the date of his release on bail and shall cooperate with the investigation in all respects. (C) The petitioner/Accused shall not leave India without obtaining prior permission from the jurisdictional Court concerned. (D) The petitioner/Accused shall furnish his complete residential address, mobile number and other contact particulars to the Investigating Officer and shall promptly intimate any change therein. (E) The petitioner/Accused shall not directly or indirectly induce, threaten, influence, or promise any person acquainted with the facts of the case, nor shall he tamper with prosecution evidence in any manner whatsoever. (F) The petitioner/Accused shall strictly comply with all the conditions contemplated under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. (G) Any willful breach or violation of any of the aforesaid conditions shall render the petitioner liable to appropriate proceedings before the Court below, including cancellation of bail, in accordance with the provisions of the BNSS and other applicable law.

10. It is made clear that any observations made herein are confined solely to the adjudication of the present application for anticipatory bail and shall

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not be construed as an expression on the merits of the case. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall stand closed.

_______________ N.TUKARAMJI, J

Date: 16.07.2026 svl