Subramanyam Kamath v. The State Of Telangana,

IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA

AT HYDERABAD THE HONOURABLE SMT. JUSTICE K. SUJANA CRIMINAL PETITION No.6675 of 2026 DATE: 30.04.2026 BETWEEN:

Subramanyam Kamath S/oLate Shankar Kamath.

.....petitioner/accused No.1 And The State of Telangana, Rep. by its Public Prosecutor, High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad, Through P.S. Rajendranagar.

.....Respondent/complainant

O R D E R

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 petitioner, who is arrayed as accused No.1 in Crime No.220 of before the Rajendranagar Police Station, Hyderabad, registered for the offence punishable under Section 109 r/w 3(5) of the BNS. 2.

The case of the prosecution is that on 02.03.2026 at about 10:00 hours, the complainant reported that on 01.03.2026 at about 23:35 hrs, he received information from

the main gate security about nuisance created by some intoxicated residents. When he went to the spot, the accused persons allegedly attacked him, attempted to strangulate him, and assaulted him with a sharp object, causing him to fall unconscious. It is further stated that the accused had previously used abusive language on regional grounds during meetings. Hence, requested the police to take necessary action. Based on this report, the police registered a case against the accused for the above-mentioned offences. 3.

Heard Sri T.V. Ramana Rao, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner as well as Sri M. Ramachandra Reddy, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondent - State. 4.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent of the said allegations and due to the disputes between the members, the petitioner is falsely implicated in this case. In fact, Accused No.1 sustained injuries in the said quarrel and there is no such injury sustained to the victim. It is further submitted that the petitioner has not attempted to kill the victim and that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required.

Therefore, he prayed the Court to grant pre-arrest bail to the petitioner by allowing this Criminal Petition. 5.

On the other hand, learned Additional Public Prosecutor opposed the submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, stating that the alleged offence against the petitioner is serious and grievous in nature. It is further contended that material part of the investigation is not yet completed and custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary. 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 appears that the accused Nos.2 and 3 were already released on bail. Though the petitioner sustained injuries, no injury certificate has been filed before this Court. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the nature of the allegations, this Court deems it fit to grant prearrest bail to the petitioner subject to the following conditions: i.

The petitioner shall surrender before the Station House Officer, Rajendranagar Police Station,

Hyderabad, within two weeks from today, and on such surrender, the said Station House Officer shall release him on bail on executing a personal bond for Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties, for the like sum each.

ii.

The petitioner shall abide by the other conditions stipulated in Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and co-operate with the Investigating Officer in investigating the case. iii.

The petitioner shall appear before the concerned Investigating Officer on every Monday between 09:00 a.m, and 05:00 p.m., for a period of eight (8) weeks or till the filing of the charge sheet, whichever is earlier and thereafter, as and when required.

7.

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

_______________ K. SUJANA, J Date: 30.04.2026 YVL