Mohammed Dastagir Khan v. The State Of Telangana

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE K.SURENDER CRIMINAL PETITION NO.8734 OF 2023 ORDER:

1.

This Criminal Petition is filed under Sections 437 and 439 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (for short "Cr.P.C") seeking regular bail to the petitioner/Accused No.1 in S.C.PCS.No.372 of 2022 on the file of XII Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge, at Hyderabad, registered for the offences under Sections 366 (A), 376 (2) of IPC and Section 5 r/w. Section 6 of POCSO Act, 2012 2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondent-State and perused the record.

3.

The petitioner is aged about 19 years and languishing in jail since 09.08.2022. The investigation has been completed and trial is under way. Examination of material witnesses is complete. The petitioner is a permanent resident of Hyderabad.

4.

In the said circumstances, the prayer for relief of regular bail can be considered, subject to following conditions:

i) The petitioner/Accused No.1 shall execute 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 XII Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge, at Hyderabad.

ii) The petitioner/Accused No.1 after release shall appear before the concerned Court on every date of hearing.

iii) The petitioner/Accused No.1 shall not in any manner approach any of the witnesses. In the event of petitioner violating any of the conditions, the Police are entitled to seek cancellation of bail.

iv) The petitioner/Accused No.1 shall abide by the other conditions stipulated under Section 437(3) of Cr.P.C.

5.

Accordingly, this Criminal Petition is allowed.

Miscellaneous applications, pending if any, shall stand closed. _________________ K.SURENDER, J Date: 20.09.2023 dv

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE K.SURENDER CRIMINAL PETITION NO. 8734 OF 2023 Dt.20.09.2023 dv