Andhra Pradesh High Court – Amravati
Renukuntla Suman vs The State Of Andhra Pradesh on 18 March, 2026
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APHC010131002026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
AT AMARAVATI [3396]
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
WEDNESDAY,THE EIGHTEENTH DAY OF MARCH
TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA
CRIMINAL PETITION NOS: 1984, 1992 & 1993 OF 2026
CRIMINAL PETITION NO: 1984/2026
Between:
1. RENUKUNTLA SUMAN, S/O. R. SAMMAIAH, AGED 32 YEARS, OCC
CULTIVATION, NATIVE OF BORNAPALLE, VENKATAPURAMPALLE
POST, TEKUMATIA MANDAL, BHOOPALAPALLE DISTRICT,
TELENGANA STATE.
...PETITIONER/ACCUSED
AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PUBLIC
PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF A.P., AT AMARAVATHI,
THROUGH S.H.O., MUDIVEDU POLICE STATION, CHITTOOR
DISTRICT.
...RESPONDENT/COMPLAINANT
Petition under Section 437/438/439/482 of Cr.P.C and 528 of BNSS
praying that in the circumstances stated in the Memorandum of Grounds of
Criminal Petition, the High Court may be pleased to enlarge the Petitioners on
regular bail in Cr.No.3 of 2026 on the file of the Mudivedu Police Station,
Chittoor District and pass such
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Counsel for the Petitioner/accused:
1. N ASWARTHA NARAYANA
Counsel for the Respondent/complainant:
1. PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
CRIMINAL PETITION NO: 1992/2026
Between:
1. KAMMARA VENKATESH, S/O. K NARAYANASWAMY, AGED 42
YEARS, R/O. D.NO.2-196, PERURU VILLAGE, RAMAGIRI REVENUE
MANDAL, SRI SATHYA SAI DISTRICT.
...PETITIONER/ACCUSED
AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PUBLIC
PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF A.P., AT AMARAVATHI,
THROUGH S.H.O., MUDIVEDU POLICE STATION, CHITTOOR
DISTRICT.
...RESPONDENT/COMPLAINANT
Petition under Section 437/438/439/482 of Cr.P.C and 528 of BNSS
praying that in the circumstances stated in the Memorandum of Grounds of
Criminal Petition, the High Court pleased to enlarge the Petitioner on regular
bail in Cr.No.3 of 2026 on the file of the Mudivedu Police Station, Chittoor
District
Counsel for the Petitioner/accused:
1. N ASWARTHA NARAYANA
Counsel for the Respondent/complainant:
1. PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
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CRIMINAL PETITION NO: 1993/2026
Between:
1. CHINTHAKUNTIA SIMON ALIAS PETER,, S/O. MOSHA, AGED 27
YEARS, R/O. D.NO.22-91-36, BJR NAGAR, BALAJI NAGAR STREET,
SHEERPET, JAWAJAR NAGAR, JJ NAGAR COLONY, HYDERABAD
CITY, TELENGANA STATE.
...PETITIONER/ACCUSED
AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PUBLIC
PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF A.P., AT AMARAVATHI,
THROUGH S.H.O., MUDIVEDU POLICE STATION, CHITTOOR
DISTRICT
...RESPONDENT/COMPLAINANT
Petition under Section 437/438/439/482 of Cr.P.C and 528 of BNSS
praying that in the circumstances stated in the Memorandum of Grounds of
Criminal Petition, the High Court pleased to enlarge the Petitioners on regular
bail in Cr.No.3 of 2026 on the file of the Mudivedu Police Station, Chittoor
District
Counsel for the Petitioner/accused:
1. N ASWARTHA NARAYANA
Counsel for the Respondent/complainant:
1. PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
The Court made the following:
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THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA
CRIMINAL PETITION NOS: 1984, 1992 & 1993 OF 2026
COMMON ORDER:
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The Criminal Petition Nos.1984, 1992 & 1993 of 2026 have 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.4 in
Crl.P.No.1984 of 2026, petitioner/accused No.8 in Crl.P.No.1992 of 2026 and
petitioner/accused No.7 in Crl.P.No.1993 of 2026 on bail in Crime No.3 of
2026 of Mudivedu Police Station, Chittoor District was registered against the
Petitioners herein for the offences punishable under Sections 179, 180, 318(4)
read with 3(5) of BNS.
2. These three Criminal Petition Nos.1984, 1992 & 1993 of 2026 are heard
and disposed of by way of this common order, as the petitioners in these three
petitions are accused in the same crime.
3. The case of the prosecution, in brief, is that on credible information
about the exchange of fake currency notes, on 06.01.2026 at 6.45 p.m.,
reached Dommannabhavi Cross Road, On Kadiri-Madanapalle Road,
Kurabalakota Mandal and arrested accused Nos.2 to 4, 7 to 9 and seized fake
currency notes and mobile phones.
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4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Assistant
Public Prosecutor. Perused the record.
5. This Court in Crl.P.No.865 of 2026 on 18.02.2026 enlarged accused
No.2 on bail with certain stringent conditions. On perusal of the material on
record goes to show that the petitioners/accused Nos.4, 7 and 8 were arrested
on 07.01.2026 and since then they have been in judicial custody. The
petitioners/accused Nos.4 and 7 are permanent residents of Telangana State
and petitioner/accused No.8 is permanent resident of Sri Sathya Sai District.
They have got fixed abode. The petitioners/accused Nos.4, 7 and 8 also
stands on the same footing of accused No.2.
6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the nature and
gravity of allegations levelled against the Petitioners/Accused Nos.4, 7 and 8,
this Court is inclined to enlarge the Petitioner/Accused No.4 in Crl.P.No.1984
of 2026, petitioner/accused No.8 in Crl.P.No.1992 of 2026 and
petitioner/accused No.7 in Crl.P.No.1993 of 2026 on bail.
7. In the result, the Criminal Petition Nos.1984, 1992 & 1993 of 2026 are
allowed, subject to the following stringent conditions.
i. The Petitioner/Accused No.4 in Crl.P.No.1984 of 2026,
petitioner/accused No.8 in Crl.P.No.1992 of 2026 and
petitioner/accused No.7 in Crl.P.No.1993 of 2026 shall be
enlarged on bail subject to they executing bonds for a sum of
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Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) each with two
sureties each for the like sum each to the satisfaction of the
learned I Additional Junior Civil Judge, Madanapalle.
ii. The Petitioner/Accused No.4 in Crl.P.No.1984 of 2026,
petitioner/accused No.8 in Crl.P.No.1992 of 2026 and
petitioner/accused No.7 in Crl.P.No.1993 of 2026 shall appear
before the Station House Officer concerned once in a week i.e.,
on every Sunday in between 10:00 am and 05:00 pm, till further
orders.
iii. The Petitioner/Accused No.4 in Crl.P.No.1984 of 2026,
petitioner/accused No.8 in Crl.P.No.1992 of 2026 and
petitioner/accused No.7 in Crl.P.No.1993 of 2026 shall surrender
their passports, if any, before the Trial Court and shall not leave
India without prior permission of the said Court.
iv. Petitioner/Accused No.4 in Crl.P.No.1984 of 2026,
petitioner/accused No.8 in Crl.P.No.1992 of 2026 and
petitioner/accused No.7 in Crl.P.No.1993 of 2026 shall appear
before the Investigating Officer as and when required and shall
cooperate with further investigation, if any.
v. Petitioner/Accused No.4 in Crl.P.No.1984 of 2026,
petitioner/accused No.8 in Crl.P.No.1992 of 2026 and
petitioner/accused No.7 in Crl.P.No.1993 of 2026 shall not
directly or indirectly tamper with evidence nor influence,
intimidate, or induce any prosecution witness.
vi. Petitioner/Accused No.4 in Crl.P.No.1984 of 2026,
petitioner/accused No.8 in Crl.P.No.1992 of 2026 and
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petitioner/accused No.7 in Crl.P.No.1993 of 2026 shall not
contact any of the prosecution witness or co-accused, except
during legal proceedings.
vii. Petitioner/Accused No.4 in Crl.P.No.1984 of 2026,
petitioner/accused No.8 in Crl.P.No.1992 of 2026 and
petitioner/accused No.7 in Crl.P.No.1993 of 2026 shall not make
or publish or disseminate any information, statement, or post
whether in print, electronic or social media concerning the
present crime till conclusion of the trial.
viii. Petitioner/Accused No.4 in Crl.P.No.1984 of 2026,
petitioner/accused No.8 in Crl.P.No.1992 of 2026 and
petitioner/accused No.7 in Crl.P.No.1993 of 2026 shall furnish
their active mobile numbers to the Investigating Officer and shall
be available at all times and any change shall be intimated
forthwith.
8. In the event of violation of any of the above conditions, the
prosecution shall be at liberty to seek cancellation of bail.
As a sequel thereto, the miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall
stand closed.
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DR.VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA, J
Date: 18.03.2026
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THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA
CRIMINAL PETITION NO: 1994 OF 2026
18.03.2026
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