The AP government informed the Supreme Court that former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s family is threatening officials giving statements against him. Senior Advocate Rohatgi expressed concern over the threats, citing the impending State elections. Naidu has two weeks to respond, with the case set for further hearing on March 19. The State government challenged the bail granted to Naidu.
Kodi Kathi Srinu, the main accused in the assault on YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, has been granted bail by the Andhra Pradesh High Court after five years in prison. Conditions include restrictions on media disclosures and public event participation. The High Court’s decision follows seven previously denied bail applications, marking a significant development.
The Inner Ring Road scandal in Amaravati involved allegations of tampering with the city’s master plan and land allocation to benefit companies during N. Chandrababu Naidu’s tenure as chief minister. The Supreme Court of India rejected the Andhra Pradesh government’s appeal against Naidu’s anticipatory bail, underscoring the complexity of high-profile political and legal battles.