They are openly stating, “After we come to power, we will take action against all officers who gave statements”: Senior Advocate Rohatgi on behalf of the AP government informed the Supreme Court today.
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court was informed by the AP (Andhra Pradesh) government Today (26 Feb 2024) that the family of former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is issuing threats against officials who are providing statements against him in relation to criminal cases filed against him.
Expressing concern, Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing the Andhra Pradesh government, conveyed today before a bench comprising Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal that these threats are particularly troubling in light of the impending State elections.
He remarked,
“The conduct of the accused’s family is appalling. They are openly declaring that once we assume power, we will take action against all officials who have given statements (against them). They have even maintained a log of such…threatening statements just before the polls.”
Today, the Court granted Naidu two weeks to respond to these allegations, while allowing the State government to file a rejoinder to Naidu’s response within a week thereafter.
The case is scheduled for further hearing on March 19.
The bench considered a plea filed by the State of Andhra Pradesh challenging the November 3 decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court granting bail to Naidu in the skill development program scam case.
Last November, the Supreme Court lifted a directive from the High Court to the former Chief Minister, permitting him to participate in public rallies and meetings as a condition for bail.
However, the Court maintained the condition set by the High Court prohibiting the Telegu Desam Party (TDP) leader from making public comments or engaging with the media regarding the case.
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Representing the State of Andhra Pradesh before the Supreme Court were Senior Advocates Mukul Rohatgi and Ranjit Kumar.
Senior Advocates Harish Salve and Sidharth Luthra appeared on behalf of Naidu.
CASE TITLE:
State of Andhra Pradesh vs Nara Chandra Babu Naidu.
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