JUDGMENT :

1. This criminal petition under sections 480 and 483 of the BNSS is filed by the petitioner/A7 and grant regular bail in connection with FIR No.Rc.2182024A0013 of 2024 of CBI AC-III, New Delhi for the offences punishable under Sections 61(2) of BNS read with sections 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

2. Heard arguments of Sri Purna Chandra Reddy, the learned counsel for petitioner and Sri Dilip Jaya Ram appearing on behalf of Jupudi VK Yagnadutt, the learned standing counsel for Central Government appearing on behalf of CBI. Counter is filed on behalf of respondent/CBI.

3. Perused the record.

4. A7/ Sri Kuppam Ramesh Reddy earlier filed Crl.M.P.No.233 of 2024 seeking regular bail. By an order dated 29.07.2024, the learned Special Judge for CBI Cases, Kurnool declined to grant the bail and dismissed the petition.

5. In the above referred circumstances, this petitioner filed this criminal petition before this court seeking regular bail.

6. The offences alleged in this case are under Sections 61(2) of BNS read with sections 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. All the offences are punishable with imprisonment which may extend up to