Authority: High Court for the State of Telangana, Hyderabad

Order Date: 09 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail for Vipin Kumar (also known as Vipin Agarwal), accused No.5 in FIR No.21 of 2026 registered at Sirpur‑T Police Station, Kumuram Bheem, Asifabad.
  • The FIR alleges offences under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 340(2), 338 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhitha, 2023 relating to a bank guarantee of Rs 7,51,54,066 submitted by the accused group operating Sri Sai Balaji Agrotech Rice Mill, which was later found to be forged/fabricated.
  • The prosecution, represented by Additional Public Prosecutor Syed Yasar Mohammed, contends that the investigation is at an early stage and that granting bail could impede it.
  • The petitioner argues innocence, citing that co‑accused Nos.2‑4 have already received anticipatory bail and that a statement under Section 161 Cr.P.C. from the District Manager of Telangana State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited confirms the bank guarantee’s genuineness. No specific overt act is attributed to the petitioner.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, noting parity with co‑accused and lack of specific act by the petitioner, grants anticipatory bail subject to the following conditions:

(A) Surrender to the Station House Officer, Sirpur‑T, Kumuram Bheem District, on or before 24‑July‑2026; upon surrender or arrest, release on personal bond of Rs 25,000 with two sureties of equal amount.

(B) Appear before the Investigating Officer every Monday between 09:00 and 17:00 for eight weeks from release and cooperate fully.

(C) Provide complete residential address and contact details to the Investigating Officer and keep them updated.

(D) Not induce, threaten, influence, or contact any prosecution witness nor tamper with evidence.

(E) Strictly comply with all conditions under Section 482(2) of the BNSS.

(F) Any willful breach will attract appropriate proceedings, including cancellation of bail.

  • All pending miscellaneous applications are closed.

Topics: Anticipatory Bail, Bank Guarantee Fraud, Criminal Procedure