CRLP/10073/2026 of Peddankula Srinivas Vs The State of Telangana, on 9 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 anticipatory bail.

2. The petitioner is arrayed as the accused in FIR No.213 of 2026 on the file of Siddipet-III Town Police Station, Siddipet District, registered for the offences punishable under Section 108 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short, “BNS”).

3. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.Syed Yasar Mahmood, learned Additional Public Prosecutor representing the respondent-State.

4. The case of the prosecution, in brief, is that on 26.06.2026, the de facto complainant lodged a report stating that her husband committed suicide at their farmhouse leaving behind a suicide note, wherein it was alleged that the petitioner along with other accused persons were responsible for his death. It is further alleged that the Government land situated near the Collector’s Office on the outskirts of Duddeda Village was sold to the deceased by one Jakkula Raju and, subsequently, the deceased sold the said land to Endla Srinivas Reddy. Thereafter, when it came to light that the subject land was Government land, the purchaser started demanding repayment of the amount and also initiated proceedings. It is further alleged that though the dispute was placed before the elders for amicable settlement, the same could not be resolved. On account of the pressure exerted upon the deceased for repayment of the amount and due to the alleged instigation by the accused persons, the deceased, having become mentally disturbed and depressed, committed suicide. Based on the aforesaid allegations, the present crime came to be registered.

5.1. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present crime and that the allegations made against him are vague and omnibus in nature. It is contended that even a perusal of the suicide note does not disclose any specific overt act attributable to the petitioner, much less any act of instigation, intentional aid, or active participation which would attract the ingredients of abetment of suicide. Except a mere reference to the name of the petitioner in the suicide note, there is no material to establish any proximate or direct act on his part compelling the deceased to take the extreme step.

5.2. Learned counsel further submits that the petitioner has no intention to evade the process of law, and is ready and willing to cooperate with the investigation. It is also submitted that the petitioner undertakes to abide by any conditions that may be imposed. In view of the aforesaid circumstances prays that the petitioner may be granted anticipatory bail.

6. Per contra, learned Additional Public Prosecutor opposed the grant of anticipatory bail and submitted that the allegations made in the complaint disclose that the deceased, being unable to withstand the harassment and pressure, specifically mentioned the names of the persons responsible for his death in the suicide note before committing suicide. It is further submitted that the investigation is still in progress and, at this stage, grant of anticipatory bail may hamper the investigation. However, learned Additional Public Prosecutor fairly submits that except the reference to the petitioner’s name in the suicide note, no specific overt act or particular allegation has been attributed to him. On the aforesaid grounds, learned Additional Public Prosecutor seeks dismissal of the petition.

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

8. The principal allegation against the petitioner is that he abetted the deceased to commit suicide. The material relied upon by the prosecution is primarily the suicide note wherein the name of the petitioner finds mention. However, upon consideration of the material placed on record, this Court finds that neither the suicide note nor any other material presently available discloses any specific act, conduct, or circumstance indicating active involvement of the petitioner in instigating, aiding, or intentionally facilitating the commission of suicide by the deceased.

9. Mere mention of the name of a person in a suicide note, in the absence of any prima facie material showing a positive act of instigation or a proximate link between the alleged conduct of such person and the act of suicide, requires careful consideration at this stage.

10. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, the nature of allegations levelled against the petitioner, the material available on record at this stage, and the undertaking given by the petitioner that he shall cooperate with the investigating agency and abide by the conditions imposed by this Court, this Court is of the considered opinion that it is a fit case to extend the benefit of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

11. Accordingly, this petition is allowed, subject to following conditions. (A) The petitioner/Accused shall surrender before the Station House Officer, Siddipet-III Town Police Station, Siddipet District on or before 22.07.2026. Upon such surrender or in the event of arrest the Station House Officer shall release him on bail on execution of a personal bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) each, with two sureties for a like sum each, to the satisfaction of the said officer. (B) The petitioner shall appear before the Investigating officer on every Saturday between 10.00AM to 03.00PM, for a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of his release on bail and shall cooperate with the investigation in all respects. (C) The petitioner shall furnish his complete residential address and contact details to the Investigating Officer and shall keep the same updated throughout the course of investigation.

(D) The petitioner shall not either directly or indirectly induce, threaten, influence, or contact any prosecution witness, nor shall he tamper with the prosecution evidence in any manner whatsoever. (E) The petitioner shall strictly comply with all the conditions contemplated under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. (F) Any willful breach or violation of any of the aforesaid conditions shall render the petitioners liable to appropriate proceedings before the Court concerned, including cancellation of bail, in accordance with the provisions of the BNSS and other applicable laws.

11. It is made clear that any observations made herein are confined solely to the adjudication of the present application for anticipatory bail and shall not be construed as an expression on the merits of the case.

Miscellaneous applications, if any pending, shall stand closed.

_______________ N.TUKARAMJI, J Date: 09.07.2026 gv

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE N.TUKARAMJI

CRIMINAL PETITION No.10073 OF 2026

DATE : 09.07.2026

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