Bheemulu @ Bheemappa v. State Of Telangana, Through S H O Kopdangal,

IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA

AT HYDERABAD THE HONOURABLE SMT. JUSTICE K. SUJANA CRIMINAL PETITION No.5412 of 2026 DATE: 17.04.2026 BETWEEN:

Bheemulu @ Bhemmappa and another ..... Petitioners/Accused Nos.6 & 8 And State of Telangana, Through SHO Kodangal, Rep. by Public Prosecutor, High Court of Telangana, Hyderabad.

..... Respondent/Complainant

ORDER

This Criminal Petition is filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short 'BNSS') for grant of pre-arrest bail to the petitioners, who are arrayed as accused Nos.6 and 8 in Crime No.184 of 2025 before the Kodangal Police Station, Vikarabad District, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 126(2) and 109 read with 324(2) of BNS.

2.

The brief facts of the case are that, on 31.10.2026, the defacto complainant, lodged a report before the police stating that there were previous disputes between him and accused No.1. In that regard, when the de facto complainant along with the injured persons was proceeding to the police station to lodge a complaint, the petitioners and others wrongfully restrained them and attacked them with stones, sticks, and iron tent anchors, causing grievous injuries, including a severe head injury and multiple injuries on the nose, eyebrows, and back. On receiving information through Dial 100, the police rushed to the spot and intervened, but were also obstructed by the accused. Based on the said report, the police registered a case against the accused for the above-mentioned offences. 3.

Heard Sri N. Ravi Kumar, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioners as well as Sri M. Ramachandra Reddy, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondent-State.

4.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are arrayed as accused Nos.6 and 7 and that there are no specific allegations levelled against the petitioners and that they are innocent and have been falsely implicated in the

crime. He further submitted that the injuries sustained by the injured witness are simple in nature and that the petitioners are ready and willing to cooperate with the investigation. Hence, he prayed the Court to grant pre‐arrest bail to the petitioners by allowing the present Criminal Petition.

5.

On the other hand, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor opposed the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioners, contending that the allegations against the petitioners are grave and serious in nature and that the investigation is at a nascent stage, and that custodial interrogation of the petitioners is necessary for effective investigation. Hence, he prayed for dismissal of the Criminal Petition. However, informed the Court that the injuries sustained by the injured witnesses are simple in nature. 7.

In light of the submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Additional Public Prosecutor and upon perusal of the material available on record, it is noted that the petitioners are arrayed as Accused Nos.6 and 8. The allegations against them are that they, along with other accused, attacked the de facto complainant and the injured witnesses. However, the injuries sustained by the injured

witnesses are simple in nature and the FIR was registered on 31.10.2025 and that Accused Nos.1, 2 and 9 have already been granted bail. Considering the nature of the allegations and the injuries sustained by the injured witnesses, this Court is of the opinion that custodial interrogation of the petitioners is not warranted at this stage and deems it appropriate to grant prearrest bail to the petitioners, subject to the following conditions: i.

The petitioners shall surrender before the Station House Officer, Kodangal Police Station, Vikarabad District within two weeks from today, and on such surrender, the said Court shall release him on bail on executing a personal bond for Rs.25,000/- each with two sureties, for the like sum each.

ii.

The petitioners 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.

iii.

The petitioners shall appear before the concerned Investigating Officer on every Wednesday between 09:00 a.m, and 05:00 p.m. 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.

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

_______________ K. SUJANA, J Date: 17.04.2026 SS

THE HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE K. SUJANA CRIMINAL PETITION No.5412 of 2026 Date: 17.04.2026 SS