Authority: High Court for the State of Telangana, Hyderabad
Order Date: 16 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner/Accused Abdul Waheed versus the State of Telangana (represented by the Public Prosecutor).
- Offences: Sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(3), 335(c), 318(4), 314 of the BNS Act and Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act.
- Background: On 15 May 2026 a complaint was lodged alleging that M/s Mahek Industries, Mill, under a Custom Milling Agreement with TGSCSCL for Kharif 2021‑22 and 2022‑23, misappropriated government‑entrusted paddy. Physical verification on 3 Oct 2025 revealed a shortage of 38.76 quintals for Kharif 2021‑22 and a total shortage of 49,490.26 quintals of government paddy, valued at approximately Rs 10,19,46,059.60 at MSP.
- Investigation: Police registered Crime No.100 of 2026 at Bichkunda Police Station, Kamareddy District. The petitioner was remanded on 26 June 2026 and has been in judicial custody since.
- Submissions: Counsel for the petitioner argued innocence, age (62 years), and that material investigation is complete, seeking bail. The Additional Public Prosecutor opposed, citing serious allegations and incomplete investigation, seeking dismissal.
Final Outcome
- The Court, after reviewing submissions and records, granted bail to Abdul Waheed, subject to the following conditions:
1. Execution of a personal bond of Rs 25,000 with two sureties of equal amount, satisfactory to the Joint Financial Control Manager, Bichukunda.
2. Appear before the concerned SHO at 11:00 a.m. every Monday for eight weeks or until filing of charge sheet, whichever is earlier, for investigation purposes, and thereafter as required.
3. Compliance with the conditions stipulated in Section 437(3) of the Cr.P.C. (currently Section 480(3) of the BNSS).
- The Criminal Petition is allowed, and any miscellaneous applications pending are ordered to stand closed.
Topics: Criminal Bail, Agricultural Misappropriation