CRLP/8142/2026 of B.Sravan, Vs The State of Telangana, on 4 June 2026

ORDER:

This Criminal Petition is filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, by the Petitioners/Accused Nos.1 to 3 and 5 to 7 seeking anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No.133 of 2026 of Valigonda Police Station, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 118(1), 351(2), 329(4) r/w Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

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2 . The case of the prosecution is that the de-facto complainant, lodged a report before the police on 10.05.2026 stating that on 09.05.2026 at about 8:00 PM, the accused persons owing to matrimonial disputes between the complainant’s son and his wife, allegedly trespassed into the complainant’s house and formed an unlawful group and assaulted the complainant and his family members with sticks, iron rods and chilli powder, causing injuries and issuing threats, as such, the complainant requested the police for taking necessary action. On receipt of the said complaint, the Police registered case against the petitioners for the offences as alleged.

3. Heard Sri Kongala Mohan Goud, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners as well as Sri Jithender Rao Veeramalla, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondent-State.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocent of the said allegations and due to the matrimonial disputes between the complainant’s son and his wife, the petitioners are falsely implicated in this case. It is

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further submitted that there are no criminal antecedents against the petitioners and no such injuries were inflicted on the de facto complainant and that the petitioners are ready to cooperate with the investigation. Therefore, he prayed the Court to grant pre-arrest bail to the petitioners by allowing this Criminal Petition.

5. On the other hand, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, on instructions, while opposing the submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioners, contended that the allegations against the petitioners are severe and grave in nature and that the offence originally registered under Section 118(1) has been altered to Section 118(2). He further contended that considering the grievous injuries allegedly inflicted by accused No.1 and the seriousness of the offence, the petitioners are not entitled to be released on bail at this stage. Therefore, he prayed the Court to dismiss the criminal petition.

6. In the light of the submissions made by both the learned counsel and upon perusal of the material available on record, it is observed that there are specific and substantive

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allegations against Petitioner/accused No.1, who caused the injury to the de-facto complainant. However, no such specific allegations have been made against Petitioners Nos.2, 3 and 5 to 7.

7. Considering the overall facts and circumstances of the case, including the nature and gravity of the alleged offence, the stage of investigation, and the duration of incarceration, while this Court is not inclined to grant bail to accused No.1, finds it appropriate to grant bail to accused Nos. 2, 3 and 5 to 7, subject to the following conditions: i. The petitioners/accused Nos.2, 3 and 5 to 7 shall surrender before the Station House Officer, Valigonda Police Station, Yadari Bhuvanagiri District on or before 15.06.2026, and on such surrender, the said Station House Officer shall release them on bail on executing a personal bond for Rs.5,000/-, (Rupees Five Thousand Only), each with two sureties, for the like sum each.

(ii) The petitioners/accused Nos.2, 3 and 5 to 7 shall appear before the respondent-Police Authorities on every Sunday between 10.00 A.M. and 2.00P.M. for a period of four (04) weeks from enlargement or till filing of the charge sheet

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whichever is earlier and thereafter shall appear and cooperate with the Investigating Agency as and when they are directed to be present for investigation.

(iii) The petitioners/accused Nos.2, 3 and 5 to 7 shall not hamper with the investigation and shall not in any way meddle with any of the witnesses and shall cooperate at all times whenever called by the Police for investigation.

(v) The petitioners/accused Nos.2, 3 and 5 to 7 shall abide by the other conditions stipulated in Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and co-operate with the Investigating Officer in investigating the case.

8. Accordingly, the Criminal Petition is allowed in respect of petitioners/accused Nos.2, 3 and 5 to 7. Insofar as the petitioner/accused No.1, the Criminal Petition stands dismissed.

Miscellaneous applications, if any pending, shall stand closed. _______________________________________ JUSTICE SUDDALA CHALAPATHI RAO Date: 04.06.2026 SRK

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THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE SUDDALA CHALAPATHI RAO

CRIMINAL PETITION No.8142 of 2026 DATE : 04.06.2026 SRK