A key legal development has emerged in a high-profile case that has triggered widespread political and social attention in Telangana. Bandi Bhagirath has approached the Telangana High Court seeking interim bail in connection with a POCSO case registered against him at the Pet Basheerabad Police Station in Medchal Malkajgiri district.
The petition was filed during the High Court’s summer vacation, prompting his counsel to move an urgent plea before the vacation bench. The matter has been formally taken up by the court, which has scheduled the hearing for May 14 (Thursday).
The case relates to allegations of inappropriate behaviour and harassment involving a minor girl. Based on a complaint lodged at the Pet Basheerabad police station, law enforcement authorities registered a case under stringent provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and named Bhagirath as an accused.
The case has since escalated into a political controversy, with Bhagirath claiming in his petition that the allegations are politically motivated and intended to damage his personal reputation. He has asserted that he is innocent, is willing to cooperate fully with the investigation, and has sought interim protection from arrest.
With POCSO cases typically involving strict legal scrutiny and limited scope for bail, the upcoming hearing is being closely watched by both legal experts and political observers. The police are expected to present their response before the court, while the outcome of the hearing on May 14 is likely to determine the next course of action in the case.