Hyderabad: Justice C. Sumalatha of the Telangana High Court on Monday dismissed a bail petition by Sunil Yadav, accused in the murder of former MP Y.S. Vivekanada Reddy. The petitioner contended that he has been languishing in jail since his arrest on August 2, 2021.
His counsel T.L. Nayan Kumar argued that his client was in no way involved in the high-profile murder case, and was being made a scapegoat. He said that his client has cooperated with the CBI in Delhi. Since there is no allegation of any non-cooperation with the investigating agency, he may be enlarged on bail.
Special public prosecutor Narendran of the CBI pointed out the allegations in the chargesheet against the accused and stated that investigation was at it a crucial stage and, if enlarged on bail, he is likely to hamper investigation.
He also contended a larger conspiracy and the role of the petitioner in it. It may be recalled that Vivekananda Reddy was murdered on the intervening night of March 14 and 15, 2019 at his residence in Pulivendula.
Senior counsel L. Ravichander pointed out that the two grounds for enlarging a person on bail were answered in the negative by the petitioner. He said that the claim of the accused that he was the victim was tailor-made for the bail petition. He stressed that the petitioner was involved in the planning, execution as well as subsequent events and therefore deserved no sympathy.
Ravichander said that the cry for liberty from the petitioner ill-suited an accomplice in a murder case. He pointed out that an earlier bail petition was dismissed as the investigation was at a crucial stage. It is obvious that enlarging the petitioner on bail, would hamper the investigation and violate the liberty of the family of the victim.
HC refuses petition questioning bank transactions
Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court on Monday refused to entertain a writ petition on the question of bank transactions. The judge was dealing with a writ petition filed by Le Travenues Technology Private Limited questioning the action of HDFC Bank in placing a lien over a sum of `5 crore on its account.
Earlier, one Rajiv Kumar filed a complaint claiming that Rs 8,57,981 was debited from his SBI account fraudulently in 13 transactions and in connection with such complaint, a case was registered by the cybercrime police station, Rachakonda commissionerate and a lien for Rs 5 crore in the bank account of the petitioner was seized, which was immediately informed to the metropolitan magistrate court-cum-excise court L.B. Nagar.
Later., as per the directions of the court, the lien amount was reduced to `2 crore and on another occasion as there is no other victim, other than the complainant for an amount of Rs 8,57,981, the officials were directed to remove the lien for an amount of Rs 1.90 crore.
The judge, while disposing the writ petition, stated that the petitioner cannot seek any remedy before this court. The judge gave liberty to the petitioner to file a petition before appropriate authority.
HC dismisses contempt case against Bar Council’s secretary
Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court on Monday rejected a contempt case filed against V. Nagalaxmi, secretary, Bar Council of Telangana. A contempt plea was filed against the secretary and advocate Apuri Radhika by B. Saramma, also an advocate. The contention of the petitioner was that a notice was issued without quoting any provision of law based on an untenable complaint given by Radhika.
The court stated that no contempt proceedings can be maintained when there is no order. Counsel for the respondent G.M. Moinuddin insisted on imposing a cost for such abuse of power and wasting the court’s precious time.
The judge taking a liberal approach granted liberty to the petitioner to file a fresh writ petition and rejected the contempt against the secretary and the advocate.
SC upholds TS order, dismisses agent’s plea for profits from film
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld an order passed by Telangana High Court, which ruled claims against the profits of a film. J. Prakash Dhote had moved the civil court against an interlocutory application filed in an appeal claiming 1/4th share in the earnings of the film in his capacity as the agent of the producer.
The plaintiff/petitioner based his claim on an alleged oral agreement with Zee Entertainment and Abhishek Agarwal Arts. Earlier the High Court refused an interim relief of protecting his claimed share of profits.
A bench of Chief Justice, Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice J.B. Pardiwala refused to entertain the special leave petition and dismissed it. It reasoned that it was only against an interim order and did not warrant interference by the Supreme Court.
