IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD THE HON’BLE JUSTICE B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO CRIMINAL PETITION Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026 DATED 05th AUGUST 2026 Between: Thotapally Deeraj ... Petitioner in Crl.P.No.12418 of 2026 - Accused No.6 Bibireddy Sai Uttej … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11335 of 2026 - Accused No.7 Thinnavalli Rahul … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11269 of 2026 - Accused No.8 Musukula Maniprasad … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11219 of 2026 - Accused No.9 Kemidi Satish … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11604 of 2026 - Accused No.10 Thota Ashmanth … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11481 of 2026 - Accused No.12 Panaganti Sanjay … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11726 of 2026 - Accused No.14 Pola Kista Reddy … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11321 of 2026 - Accused No.17 Krishna Kumar … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11215 of 2026 - Accused No.18 And The State of Telangana, Represented by the Public Prosecutor, High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad, 2 BRMR,J Crl.P.Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026 through Station House Officer, Choutuppal Police Station, Yadadri Bhongir District. ... Respondent – State in all petitions COMMON ORDER

1. These memorandum of Criminal Petitions are filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) praying this Court to enlarge the petitioners – A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 on bail in connection with Crime No.331 of 2026 of PS Choutuppal, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District. The offence alleged against the petitioners – A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 are punishable under Section 189(2), 103 r/w 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioners – A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 were apprehended on 15.06.2026, were remanded to the judicial custody on 16.06.2026 and were in judicial custody for the past 50 days and they are the bread winners of their family. The complaint and the remand report clearly indicates that the deceased was having disputes with A2 – M. Sai Krishna and there was no active involvement of the petitioners -A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18. A bare reading of the remand report categorically reveals that the deceased was also having dispute with A3 - Deepak and A5 -Ramkumar but not with the 3 BRMR,J

Crl.P.Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026 petitioners, mere participation in a party does not amount to an offence unless and until the petitioners - A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 have participated in the crime. It is further submitted that the entire investigation is completed and prayed to enlarge the petitioners - A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 on bail. 3. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor submits that during the party all the accused persons i.e., A1 to A20 consumed alcohol, enjoyed the music played thereon. In this sequence initially there was a quarrel raised between A1 – Akula Lokesh and the deceased-G.Ramu over petty issues. After half an hour deceased - G.Ramu, A2 – M.Sai Krishna also got into drunken condition. Later at about 12.30 a.m., A1 to A20 again gathered near the swimming pool continued drinking, pushing one another, in intoxicated condition disputes arose between them. Deceased - G.Ramu was again involved in the quarrel with A2-Sai Krishna and A1 – Akula Lokesh caught hold of his shirt collar. A3 – Deepak, A4-Vineeth, A5-Ramkumar and A6-Dheeraj were shouting to ‘beat the deceased – G.Ramu to death’. The petitioners - A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 have not made out any case for grant of bail and prayed to dismiss the same. 4. G.Anjaiah has lodged a complaint on 14.06.2026 before the P.S. Choutuppal about the manner in which his son G.Ramu died. Basing 4 BRMR,J

Crl.P.Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026 on the said report, P.S.choutuppal has registered FIR.No.331 of 2026 on the same day under Section 103 r/w Section 3(5) of BNS. 5. Remand case diary dated 16.06.2026 goes to show that A1 to A20 were arrested and remanded to judicial custody. Remand report further goes to show that the prosecution has examined almost 15 witnesses apart from examining two police officers. 6. It is to be noted here that A1 and A2 were enlarged on bail in Criminal M.P.No.312 of 2026, A3 was enlarged on bail in Criminal M.P.No.314 of 2026 and A5 was also enlarged on bail in Criminal M.P.No.313 of 2026 by the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Bhongir vide orders dated 01.08.2026. Petitioners are A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18. Even as per the remand case diary there is an allegation against A1 and A2 about the manner in which the quarrel has taken place between the deceased – G.Ramu with that of A1 - Akula Lokesh and A2-M.Sai Krishna. As A1 and A2 are enlarged on bail by the learned Sessions Court stated supra and investigation is at the fag end, detaining the petitioners - A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 further in judicial custody will not serve the purpose for the prosecution. Hence, petitioners – A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 are entitled for grant of bail subject to the following conditions: 5 BRMR,J

Crl.P.Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026 i. The petitioners- A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 shall execute a personal bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) each, with two sureties for a like sum each to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate of First Class at Choutuppal. ii. The petitioners- A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 shall appear before the concerned SHO between 10.00 a.m. and 05.00 p.m., on every Sunday 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. iii. The petitioners - A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 shall abide by the conditions stipulated in Section 437(3) of Cr.P.C. (presently, Section 480(3) of the BNSS). iv. The petitioners - A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 shall not directly or indirectly influence, threaten, or induce any of the prosecution witnesses. v. In the event of violation of any of the above conditions, the prosecution is at liberty to file an application for cancellation of bail. 7. Accordingly, Criminal Petition Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026 are allowed. Miscellaneous application/s shall stand closed. ______________________________ B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO, J Date: .08.2026 Dua 6 BRMR,J Crl.P.Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026

THE HON’BLE JUSTICE B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO CRIMINAL PETITION Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026 DATED 05th August 2026 Dua

IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD THE HON’BLE JUSTICE B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO CRIMINAL PETITION Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026 DATED 05th AUGUST 2026 Between: Thotapally Deeraj ... Petitioner in Crl.P.No.12418 of 2026 - Accused No.6 Bibireddy Sai Uttej … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11335 of 2026 - Accused No.7 Thinnavalli Rahul … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11269 of 2026 - Accused No.8 Musukula Maniprasad … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11219 of 2026 - Accused No.9 Kemidi Satish … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11604 of 2026 - Accused No.10 Thota Ashmanth … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11481 of 2026 - Accused No.12 Panaganti Sanjay … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11726 of 2026 - Accused No.14 Pola Kista Reddy … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11321 of 2026 - Accused No.17 Krishna Kumar … Petitioner in Crl.P.No.11215 of 2026 - Accused No.18 And The State of Telangana, Represented by the Public Prosecutor, High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad, 2 BRMR,J Crl.P.Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026 through Station House Officer, Choutuppal Police Station, Yadadri Bhongir District. ... Respondent – State in all petitions COMMON ORDER

1. These memorandum of Criminal Petitions are filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) praying this Court to enlarge the petitioners – A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 on bail in connection with Crime No.331 of 2026 of PS Choutuppal, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District. The offence alleged against the petitioners – A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 are punishable under Section 189(2), 103 r/w 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioners – A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 were apprehended on 15.06.2026, were remanded to the judicial custody on 16.06.2026 and were in judicial custody for the past 50 days and they are the bread winners of their family. The complaint and the remand report clearly indicates that the deceased was having disputes with A2 – M. Sai Krishna and there was no active involvement of the petitioners -A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18. A bare reading of the remand report categorically reveals that the deceased was also having dispute with A3 - Deepak and A5 -Ramkumar but not with the 3 BRMR,J

Crl.P.Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026 petitioners, mere participation in a party does not amount to an offence unless and until the petitioners - A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 have participated in the crime. It is further submitted that the entire investigation is completed and prayed to enlarge the petitioners - A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 on bail. 3. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor submits that during the party all the accused persons i.e., A1 to A20 consumed alcohol, enjoyed the music played thereon. In this sequence initially there was a quarrel raised between A1 – Akula Lokesh and the deceased-G.Ramu over petty issues. After half an hour deceased - G.Ramu, A2 – M.Sai Krishna also got into drunken condition. Later at about 12.30 a.m., A1 to A20 again gathered near the swimming pool continued drinking, pushing one another, in intoxicated condition disputes arose between them. Deceased - G.Ramu was again involved in the quarrel with A2-Sai Krishna and A1 – Akula Lokesh caught hold of his shirt collar. A3 – Deepak, A4-Vineeth, A5-Ramkumar and A6-Dheeraj were shouting to ‘beat the deceased – G.Ramu to death’. The petitioners - A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 have not made out any case for grant of bail and prayed to dismiss the same. 4. G.Anjaiah has lodged a complaint on 14.06.2026 before the P.S. Choutuppal about the manner in which his son G.Ramu died. Basing 4 BRMR,J

Crl.P.Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026 on the said report, P.S.choutuppal has registered FIR.No.331 of 2026 on the same day under Section 103 r/w Section 3(5) of BNS. 5. Remand case diary dated 16.06.2026 goes to show that A1 to A20 were arrested and remanded to judicial custody. Remand report further goes to show that the prosecution has examined almost 15 witnesses apart from examining two police officers. 6. It is to be noted here that A1 and A2 were enlarged on bail in Criminal M.P.No.312 of 2026, A3 was enlarged on bail in Criminal M.P.No.314 of 2026 and A5 was also enlarged on bail in Criminal M.P.No.313 of 2026 by the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Bhongir vide orders dated 01.08.2026. Petitioners are A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18. Even as per the remand case diary there is an allegation against A1 and A2 about the manner in which the quarrel has taken place between the deceased – G.Ramu with that of A1 - Akula Lokesh and A2-M.Sai Krishna. As A1 and A2 are enlarged on bail by the learned Sessions Court stated supra and investigation is at the fag end, detaining the petitioners - A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 further in judicial custody will not serve the purpose for the prosecution. Hence, petitioners – A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 are entitled for grant of bail subject to the following conditions: 5 BRMR,J

Crl.P.Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026 i. The petitioners- A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 shall execute a personal bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) each, with two sureties for a like sum each to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate of First Class at Choutuppal. ii. The petitioners- A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 shall appear before the concerned SHO between 10.00 a.m. and 05.00 p.m., on every Sunday 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. iii. The petitioners - A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 shall abide by the conditions stipulated in Section 437(3) of Cr.P.C. (presently, Section 480(3) of the BNSS). iv. The petitioners - A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A12, A14, A17 and A18 shall not directly or indirectly influence, threaten, or induce any of the prosecution witnesses. v. In the event of violation of any of the above conditions, the prosecution is at liberty to file an application for cancellation of bail. 7. Accordingly, Criminal Petition Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026 are allowed. Miscellaneous application/s shall stand closed. ______________________________ B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO, J Date: .08.2026 Dua 6 BRMR,J Crl.P.Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026

THE HON’BLE JUSTICE B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO CRIMINAL PETITION Nos.12418, 11335, 11269, 11219, 11604, 11481, 11726, 11321 and 11215 of 2026 DATED 05th August 2026 Dua