CRLP/10350/2026 of Shamsheer Ali Khan, Vs The State of Telangana, on 8 July 2026

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This Criminal Petition is filed under Sections 480 & 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) by the petitioner/accused seeking enlargement on bail in connection with C.O.R.No.31 of 2026 of P.S. Excise Uppal, Medchal Malkajgiri District. The offences alleged against the petitioner are under Section 8(c) read with 20(b)(ii)(B) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (for short ‘NDPS Act’).

2. The brief facts of the case are that on 13.06.2026, acting on reliable information that certain persons were illegally transporting ganja, the complainant conducted an inspection and found the petitioner in possession of 4.2 kilograms of dry ganja, which was subsequently seized. Based on the said seizure, a criminal case was registered against the petitioner for the alleged offences.

3. Heard Sri P. Manoj, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner as well as Sri D. Arun Kumar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondent-State.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been in judicial custody since 13.06.2026 and that the seized contraband i.e.,4.2 kilograms of dry ganja, constitutes an intermediate quantity. He further submitted that the petitioner was previously involved in another case of a similar nature, wherein 50 grams of ganja was recovered from his possession, which constitutes a small quantity. He contended that the petitioner has to take care of his father, who is suffering from health ailments and that the material part of the investigation has already been completed. Therefore, he prayed the Court to grant bail to the petitioner by allowing this criminal petition.

5. On the other hand, learned Additional Public Prosecutor opposed the grant of bail, contending that although the seized contraband falls within the category of intermediate quantity, the investigation is still in progress and another case of a similar nature has been registered against the petitioner. Therefore, he submitted that the question of granting bail to the petitioner at this stage does not arise and prayed this Court to dismiss the present Criminal Petition.

6. Considering the submissions of both learned counsel and upon perusal of the material available on record, it is observed that the seized contraband, i.e., 4.2 kilograms of dry ganja, falls under the category of intermediate quantity and the petitioner has been in judicial custody since 13.06.2026, and a substantial portion of the investigation has already been completed. Taking into account the overall facts and circumstances of the case, the quantity of contraband seized, the progress in the investigation and the period of incarceration, this Court deems it fit to grant bail to the petitioner, subject to the following conditions: i. The petitioner shall execute a personal bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only), with two sureties for a like sum each to the satisfaction of the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Medchal Malkajgiri District at Kushaiguda.

ii. The petitioner shall appear before the concerned SHO at 11:00 a.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 shall abide by the conditions stipulated in Section 437(3) of Cr.P.C. (presently, Section 480(3) of the BNSS).

iv. If the petitioner is again indulged in similar criminal activity, the Investigating Officer is at liberty to file a petition for cancellation of bail.

7. Accordingly, the Criminal petition is allowed.

Miscellaneous applications, if any pending, shall stand closed. _______________ K. SUJANA, J Date: 08.07.2026 SS

THE HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE K. SUJANA

CRIMINAL PETITION No.10350 of 2026

Date: 08.07.2026 SS