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Telangana HC denies interim protection to Union Minister's son in POCSO case

May 16, 2026

The Telangana High Court has declined to grant interim protection from arrest to Bandi Sai Bageerath in a POCSO Act case, reserving its verdict after a late-night hearing.

Telangana HC Denies Interim Protection in POCSO Case

The Telangana High Court on Friday refused to grant interim protection from arrest to Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The matter was heard by a vacation Bench led by Justice T Madhavi Devi.

During the late-night hearing, the court reserved its judgment on Bageerath's anticipatory bail application. The refusal to provide interim protection indicates the court's rigorous approach to serious allegations, particularly under the POCSO Act.

This development may set a precedent for similar applications in future cases involving high-profile individuals and serious charges. The rigorous scrutiny demonstrates the court's commitment to uphold the law.

Legal practitioners should consider the implications of this ruling on future anticipatory bail applications, especially those related to serious offenses under the POCSO Act.

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