The Telangana High Court on Wednesday criticised the State Prosecution Department for delays in filing counters in bail matters, warning that such delays could affect citizens’ liberty. Justice J. Srinivas Rao held that interim bail is permissible under Section 483 of BNSS and directed the trial court to reconsider a plea dismissed mechanically.
Telangana Police opposed the regular bail plea of accused Bandi Sai Bhageerath in a POCSO case before the High Court, arguing that the allegations are serious, the victim is a minor, and granting bail could hamper the investigation and influence witnesses
