Bandi Bhagirath, Son of Union MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Granted Bail in POCSO Case

Hyderabad: A court has granted bail to Bandi Bhagirath, the son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

The bail order was passed after the court heard submissions from both the prosecution and the defence. While granting relief, the court directed Bhagirath to comply with the conditions laid down in the bail order. Details of those conditions were not immediately available.

The case pertains to allegations that led to the registration of an FIR under the provisions of the POCSO Act. The investigation is being carried out by the concerned law enforcement authorities, who are expected to continue gathering evidence and recording statements as part of the probe.

The grant of bail does not amount to an acquittal or a determination of guilt. It is a legal provision that allows an accused person to remain out of custody while the investigation or trial proceeds, subject to conditions imposed by the court.

The development has attracted political attention given Bandi Sanjay Kumar's position in the Union government. However, neither the minister nor his family issued a detailed public statement immediately after the court's decision.

Legal experts note that cases registered under the POCSO Act are handled with strict procedural safeguards to protect the identity and privacy of the child involved. Accordingly, details that could reveal the identity of the complainant or victim are withheld in accordance with the law.

The police investigation will continue, and the findings will determine the subsequent course of legal proceedings. Depending on the outcome of the probe, the investigating agency may file a chargesheet before the competent court.

The matter is expected to come up for further hearings as the judicial process progresses.