Vijay Kumar, v. State Of Telangana,

IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA

AT HYDERABAD THE HONOURABLE SMT. JUSTICE K. SUJANA CRIMINAL PETITION No.8212 of 2026 DATE: 16.06.2026 BETWEEN:

Vijay Kumar .....petitioner/accused And The State of Telangana, Through Saroornagar, Rep. by Public Prosecutor, High Court for the State of Telangana, at Hyderabad.

.....Respondent/complainant

ORDER

This Criminal Petition is filed praying this Court to enlarge the petitioner on bail who is arrayed as accused in Crime No.331 of 2026 before the Saroornagar Police Station,

registered for the offence punishable under Sections 103(1) 352 of BNS.

2.

The brief facts of the case are that the case arises out of a Zero FIR registered at Market Police Station, Bidar, later transferred and registered as Crime No.331/2026 at Saroornagar Police Station under Sections 103(1) and 352 BNS. The allegation is that during a quarrel among friends under the influence of alcohol, the accused stabbed the deceased Sidhu on his stomach with a knife, causing grievous injuries. The injured was shifted to hospitals and later succumbed to injuries on 02.04.2026. The petitioners are presently in judicial custody.

3.

Heard Sri Mahesh Muddala, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner as well as Sri M.Ramachandar Reddy, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondent - State.

4.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and falsely implicated, and the incident occurred due to a sudden quarrel without premeditation. He contended that the investigation is substantially completed,

material witnesses have been examined, and continued custody is not required. The petitioner has roots in society, is not likely to abscond or tamper with evidence, and has been in judicial custody since 03.04.2026; hence, seeks bail on appropriate conditions. Therefore, he prayed the Court to grant 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 petitioner is involved in a serious offence resulting in the death of the deceased due to a stabbing injury. He submitted that the allegations are grave in nature and releasing the petitioner on bail may affect the prosecution case and influence witnesses. At this stage, granting of bail to the petitioner does not arise. Therefore, he prayed the Court to dismiss the criminal petition. 6.

In the light of the submissions made by both the learned counsel and a perusal of the material available on record, it appears that the petitioner is in jail since 03.04.2026. As seen from the record, the material part of the investigation has been completed and L.Ws.1 to 16 witnesses have been examined.

Considering the facts and

circumstances of the case and the incarceration period of the petitioner, this Court deems it fit to grant bail to the petitioners, 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) each, with two sureties for a like sum each to the satisfaction of the Special Judicial Magistrate of First Class (Excise)-cum-V Additional Civil Judgecum-V Additional Judicial Magistrate of First Class, Ranga Reddy District at L.B. Nagar.

ii.

The petitioner shall appear before the concerned SHO at 11:00 a.m., on every Monday for a period of eight (8) week 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 437(3) of Cr.P.C.(presently, Section 480(3) of the BNSS).

7.

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

_______________ K. SUJANA, J Date: 16.06.2026 SAI

THE HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE K. SUJANA CRIMINAL PETITION No.8212 of 2026 Date: 16.06.2026 SAI