Jarupala Naveen v. the State of Telangana
Case brief
What is this about?
Telangana HC disposes of quash petition (S.528 BNSS, Crl.P. 320/2026) by Accused No.4 in FIR 247/2025, P.S. Talakondapally (offences Ss.121(1), 324(4), 189(4) r/w 3(5) BNS and S.3 PDPP Act 1984; punishment below 7 years): accused to appear before Investigating Officer by 06.02.2026; IO to follow S.35(3) BNSS (earlier S.41-A CrPC) procedure and Arnesh v. State of Bihar guidelines; petitioner to co-operate and furnish documents; investigation to be completed per law.
What did the court decide?
Criminal Petition disposed of without adjudicating merits: petitioner/Accused No.4 directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on or before 06.02.2026; Investigating Officer directed to follow Section 35(3) BNSS procedure (previously Section 41-A CrPC) and the Supreme Court guidelines in Arnesh v. State of Bihar scrupulously; petitioner to submit defence, co-operate and furnish information/relevant documents; investigation to be completed strictly in accordance with law.