Supreme Court To Hear Telangana Congress Chief Revanth Reddy's Plea In Cash-for-Votes Case

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The Supreme Court of India has set January 5, 2024, as the date to hear a plea by Telangana Congress President Revanth Reddy, who is seeking the closure of the 2015 cash-for-votes case in which he is implicated. This hearing comes in the wake of the Congress party’s recent victory in the Telangana State assembly elections, positioning Reddy as the potential next Chief Minister.

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In a related development, Telangana Finance Minister Harish Rao has predicted that Reddy will soon face imprisonment in connection with this case. Rao’s statement followed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of Reddy’s plea, which aimed to allow the cross-examination of all witnesses involved in the case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had previously named Reddy during its investigation.

Speaking at a public gathering in Kodangal, Rao reflected on Reddy’s past actions as a member of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). He said,

“You have all seen what Revanth Reddy did and what he was when he was a part of the TDP. He tried to buy the MLAs and was caught by the ED. Then he tried his best not to get prosecuted. He said don’t arrest me, and took the case to the High Court.”

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Rao further elaborated on the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision, stating,

“Yesterday the SC stated that the case will move forward, dismissing his plea. The SC has decided that the court will hear the case. Meaning, today or tomorrow or the day after, the interrogation happening in this case is certain. Him going to jail is also certain.”

The Supreme Court bench, comprising justices Sanjiy Khanna and SVN Bhatti, had earlier rejected Reddy’s petition, which contested the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court’s 2021 decision to reject his request. Following the ACB court’s rejection, Reddy had approached the Supreme Court, leading to a stay of the lower court proceedings. However, with the Supreme Court’s recent dismissal of Reddy’s plea, the ACB court is now expected to resume the trial.

This ongoing legal battle marks a significant moment in Telangana’s political landscape, underscoring the complex interplay of politics and law in the state.