APHC010490672026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3521] THURSDAY, THE 24th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE Y. LAKSHMANA RAO CRIMINAL PETITION NO: 8259/2026 Between: P MAHESH ALIAS POLEPALLI MAHESH, S/O P. ASWARTHAPPA, DRIVER, AGE 28 YEARS R/O D.NO.10-135, BOYA STREET, RODDAM VILLAGE AND MANDAL SRI SATYA SAI DISTRICT -515134 ...PETITIONER/ACCUSED AND THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, through Station House Officer,Roddam Police Station,Rep. by its Public Prosecutor,High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati. ...RESPONDENT/COMPLAINANT Counsel for the Petitioner/accused: M S P REDDY Counsel for the Respondent/complainant: PUBLIC PROSECUTOR 2 Dr.YLR,J Crl.P.No.8259 of 2026 Dated 24.09.2026. The Court made the following: ORDER: This Criminal Petition has been filed under Sections 480 and 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for brevity ‘the BNSS’), seeking to enlarge the Petitioner/Accused No.1 on bail in Crime No.45 of 2026 of Roddam Police Station, Sri Satya Sai District, registered for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 118(1) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for brevity ‘the BNS’). 2. Mr.M.S.P.Reddy, the learned counsel for the petitioner, submits that the petitioner is innocent of the alleged offence and has been falsely implicated by the police. It is further submitted that the petitioner is the sole earning member of the family and, therefore, his continued incarceration would cause undue hardship to his dependents. The substantial part of the investigation has already been completed. The petitioner undertakes to strictly adhere to any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, it is urged that the petition be allowed. 3. Per contra, Mr. A. Sai Rohith, the learned Assistant Public Prosecutor, vehemently opposed the grant of bail to the petitioner, submitting that the investigation is still in progress and several material witnesses remain to be examined. It is contended that, if the petitioner is released on bail at this stage, there is a likelihood of his absconding, thereby hampering the ongoing 3 Dr.YLR,J Crl.P.No.8259 of 2026 Dated 24.09.2026. investigation and evading the process of law. Hence, the learned Assistant Public Prosecutor urged that the petitions be dismissed. 4. Heard the learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned Assistant Public Prosecutor. Perused the record. 5. On perusal of the record, it appears that the petitioner is arraigned as Accused No.1 in this case. The petitioner was arrested on 12.08.2026 and has been in judicial custody for the past 43 days. L.Ws.1 to 4 suffered simple injuries. So far, seven witnesses have been examined. Material portion of the investigation has been completed. The petitioner is a permanent resident of Sri Satya Sai District and has got fixed abode. If the petitioner is enlarged on bail subject to stringent conditions, there is no likelihood of his interfering with the investigation, threatening the witnesses, or tampering with the prosecution evidence. There are no adverse antecedents reported against the petitioner. 6. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, the nature and gravity of allegations levelled against the Petitioner/Accused No.1, this Court is inclined to enlarge the Petitioner/Accused No.1 on bail with some stringent conditions. 7. In the result, the Criminal Petition is allowed with the following stringent conditions: i. The Petitioner/Accused No.1 shall be enlarged on bail subject to executing a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties for the 4 Dr.YLR,J Crl.P.No.8259 of 2026 Dated 24.09.2026. like sum each to the satisfaction of the learned II Additional District and Sessions Judge, Hindupur. ii. The Petitioner/Accused No.1 shall appear before the Station House Officer concerned, on every Saturday in between 10:00 am and 01:00 pm, till filing of the charge sheet. iii. The Petitioner/Accused No.1 shall not commit or indulge in commission of any offence while on bail. iv. The Petitioner/Accused No.1 shall not leave the limits of the State of Andhra Pradesh without prior permission from the Investigating Officer concerned. v. The Petitioner/Accused No.1 shall cooperate with the Investigating Officer in further investigation of the case and shall make himself available for interrogation by the Investigating Officer as and when required. vi. The Petitioner/Accused No.1 shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him/her from disclosing such facts to the Court. vii. The Petitioner/Accused No.1 shall surrender his passport, if any, to the investigating officer. If he claims 5 Dr.YLR,J Crl.P.No.8259 of 2026 Dated 24.09.2026. that he does not have passport, he shall submit an affidavit to that effect to the Investigating Officer. _________________________ DR. Y. LAKSHMANA RAO, J Date: 24.09.2026 RSI 6 Dr.YLR,J Crl.P.No.8259 of 2026 Dated 24.09.2026. THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE Y. LAKSHMANA RAO CRIMINAL PETITION NO: 8259 of 2026 Date:24.09.2026 RSI