Akula Mithra Chaithanya @ Sunny, v. The State Of Telangana, Through Sho, Medchal Police Station,

IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA

AT HYDERABAD THE HONOURABLE SMT. JUSTICE K. SUJANA CRIMINAL PETITION No.5522 OF 2026 DATE : 27.04.2026 Between :

Akula Mithra Chaithanya @ Sunny ...

Petitioner/A.1 And The State of Telangana ... Respondent : ORDER :

This Criminal Petition is filed praying this Court to enlarge the petitioner on bail who is arrayed as accused No.1 in Cr.No.55 of 2026 of Medchal Police Station, Cyberabad Commissionerate, Medchal-Malkajgiri District. The offences alleged against the petitioner are under Sections 8(c) r/w.20(b) (c) (ii)(B), 21(c), 27 and 29 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (for short 'NDPS Act').

2.

The facts of the case are that on 20.01.2026, at about 12:00 noon, the complainant on receiving credible information

that hashish oil and dry ganja were being illegally stored and sold at a house near Medchal Railway Station, he recorded the information, informed superior officers, and after obtaining permission under the NDPS Act, he conducted raid along with staff, mediators, and the clues team. Three persons, namely Akula Mithra Chaitanya, Mukkisa Shushanth Reddy, and Ammula Trinesh, were found inside the premises. On search, the police seized 1.127 kg of hashish oil, 6.101 kg of dry ganja, packing materials, a weighing machine, mobile phones, and a Honda Activa allegedly used for transporting the contraband. The substances were packed, sealed, and seized under panchanama. Hence, case was registered against the accused for the above offences.

3.

Heard Sri K.Vijaya Bhaskar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Sri M.Ramachandra Reddy, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondentState. 4.

The contention of learned counsel for the petitioner is that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case without any basis and that the alleged seizure is fabricated by the police. He also contended that the actual quantity of hashish oil was only about 1 kg, as the remaining weight included the covers, and even otherwise the quantity would fall

under intermediate quantity. It is further contended that the panchanama was not conducted in accordance with law which creates serious doubt regarding the alleged seizure, and no prima facie case is made out against the petitioner. Learned counsel further contended that the petitioner suffered a serious road accident, underwent surgeries for a fractured right femur, continues to require medical treatment, and has difficulty in movement even while in custody. He also submitted that the petitioner is a permanent resident of Peddapally, is a B.Tech student, and is ready to furnish sureties and comply with any conditions imposed by the Court. Hence, prayed this Court to grant regular bail to the petitioner.

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On the other hand learned Additional Public Prosecutor opposed bail contending that petitioner was caught during a lawful raid conducted and a substantial quantity of hashish oil and dry ganja was seized from the possession of petitioner and other accused. He also submitted that the contraband was intended for illegal sale, attracting serious offences under the NDPS Act. Further the petitioner is involved in another crime. If the petitioner is released on bail, he may commit similar offence. Hence, petitioner is not entitled to bail and prayed to dismiss this petition.

6.

Considering the submissions made by both counsel and the material on record, the allegations against the petitioner is that he is in possession of 1.125 kgs of Hashish oil and 6.101kgs of ganja. However, the remand report shows that the hashish oil was weighed along with cover and after emptying it into another cover it weighed 127 grams. Hence, now the hashish oil is of 1 kg and 6.101 kgs of ganja, which is intermediate quantity. Considering the nature of allegations and the quantity of contraband, 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.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties for a like sum each to the satisfaction of the IX Additional Judicial First Class Magistrate at Medchal, Medchal-Malkajgiri District.

ii.

The petitioner shall appear before the concerned SHO between 09.00 a.m and 5.00 p.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 483(2) of the BNSS.

iv.

If petitioner is involved in similar offence or fails to cooperate with the investigating officer, the investigating officer is at liberty to file cancellation of bail.

7.

Accordingly, the Criminal Petition is allowed. Miscellaneous applications, if any pending, shall stand closed.

_______________ K. SUJANA, J Date: 27.04.2026 Rds

THE HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE K. SUJANA CRIMINAL PETITION No.5522 OF 2026 Date: 27.04.2026 Rds