Hyderabad, May 9: The High Court has granted anticipatory bail to 20 youths accused in the Bowenpally clash case registered in Secunderabad earlier this year.
The case relates to an incident that took place on April 2 in the Bowenpally area, where police booked 27 persons under various serious charges, including attempt to murder, rioting and unlawful assembly.
Among the accused, 20 persons approached advocates Barkat Ali Khan and Mohammed Azhar for legal representation.
The anticipatory bail petitions were filed before the High Court on April 15. The matter was heard on April 17 and April 20, during which detailed arguments were presented on behalf of the accused.
High Court reduces surety amount in Bowenpally clash case
After hearing submissions from both sides, the High Court allowed anticipatory bail for all 20 accused.
Initially, the Court directed each accused to furnish two sureties of Rs. 15,000 each.
However, the defence counsel informed the Court that the accused belonged to economically weaker sections and were unable to arrange the amount.
Advocate Barkat Ali Khan later filed relaxation petitions seeking modification of the bail conditions.
Taking note of the financial condition of the accused, the High Court reduced the surety amount from Rs. 15,000 each to Rs. 5,000 each.
Family members of the accused expressed gratitude to the advocates for extending legal assistance and representing the case on a pro bono basis.
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