Authority: High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad
Order Date: 12 June 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Arrolla Srinivas Goud, accused No.15 in FIR No.61 of 2026 registered at Luxettipet Police Station, Ramagundam District.
- Respondent: The State of Telangana, represented by SHO PS Luxettipet and Public Prosecutor.
- Offences alleged under Sections 179, 180, 318(4) of the BNS concerning an incident on 25 February 2026 at an Indian Oil petrol bunk where unknown persons allegedly received Rs.500 in counterfeit notes after receiving petrol worth Rs.1500.
- The complainant lodged a report; police registered the case. Investigation examined witnesses LWs 1‑16 and the investigating authority; other accused have already been granted bail.
- Petitioner has been in custody since 1 April 2026. Counsel argued innocence and lack of seizure of counterfeit notes; prosecution argued seriousness and ongoing investigation.
Final Outcome
- The Court allowed the criminal petition and granted bail to the petitioner.
- Conditions: (i) Execution of a personal bond of Rs.25,000 with two sureties of equal amount; (ii) Appear before the concerned SHO at 11:00 a.m. every Monday for eight weeks or until filing of charge sheet, whichever is earlier; (iii) Compliance with Section 437(3) Cr.P.C. (now Section 480(3) BNS).
- All other pending miscellaneous applications are closed.
Topics: Bail, Criminal Procedure, Petrol Theft