CRLP/9816/2026 of Kalakuntla Rangachari, Vs The State of Telangana, on 7 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 No.2 in FIR No.213 of 2026 on the file of Siddipet-III Town Police Station, Siddipet District, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 194 of BNSS.

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 complaint alleging that her husband committed suicide at their farm house and in the suicide note, it was mentioned that the reason for his death was the petitioner and the other accused. It is also stated that the Government land at the Collector’s office at the outskirts of Duddeda Village, was sold to her husband by Jakkula Raju and in turn it was sold to Endla Srinivas Reddy. After, it came to light that the land was Government land and the vendee started demanding repayment of amount and lodged a case. Though, the matter was placed before eh elders, the same was not settled and her husband has been pressuring for recovery of money because of instigation and as the settlement could not be done, feeling depressed, her husband committed suicide. On the basis of the aforesaid allegations, the present crime came to be registered.

5. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the crime. He pleaded that even by the suicide, there are no specific allegations against the petitioner much less any fact or circumstance making out the active involvement of the petitioner instigating the deceased for committing suicide. Thus, there is no allegation for prima facie case making against the petitioner. The petitioner has no intention to evade the process of law, is ready and willing to cooperate with the investigation, and undertakes to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Hon’ble Court. In view of the aforesaid facts and settled principles of law, it is respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble Court may be pleased to extend the benefit of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

6. Per contra, learned Additional Public Prosecutor opposed the application and submitted that as per the complaint, as the deceased could not bear the harassment, named out the persons in the suicide note and committed suicide. Further, the investigation is still under way and fairly accepts that there is no specific allegation against the petitioner and the suicide note except referring his name. According to the prosecution, if the petitioner is enlarged on anticipatory bail at this stage, there is a possibility of interference with the investigation and influencing of witnesses. On the said grounds, learned Additional Public Prosecutor seeks dismissal of the application.

7. I have perused the material available on record.

8. The allegation against the petitioner is that he has instigated the deceased to commit suicide. The material which is placed against the petitioner is the suicide note which is referring the name of the petitioner.

However, neither suicide note nor other aspect on the record is pointing out positive or negative involvement of the petitioner instigating the suicide of the deceased.

9. Having regard to the totality of the circumstances and the depth of allegations against the petitioner, and considering the petitioner’s undertaking to cooperate with the investigating agency, this Court is of the considered view that the prayer of the petitioner can be positively considered. At the same time, the interest of investigation can be adequately protected by imposing appropriate conditions to ensure the petitioner’s availability before the Investigating Officer.

10. For the aforesaid reasons, this petition is allowed, subject to following conditions. (A) The petitioner/Accused No.2 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 wilful 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.

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: 07.07.2026 CHS

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE N.TUKARAMJI

CRIMINAL PETITION No.9816 OF 2026

DATE : 07.07.2026

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