Today, On 20th November, Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy appeared before the CBI special court in Hyderabad in connection with the disproportionate assets case. The hearing focused on allegations of quid pro quo deals allegedly linked to his tenure.
Today, On 27th January, The Supreme Court rejected the request to transfer the corruption case against YS Jagan Mohan Reddy from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Court noted that the High Court is already overseeing the case and has directed daily hearings at the trial court, making a transfer unnecessary. The decision emphasizes the ongoing monitoring of the case at the local level. The ruling indicates confidence in the existing judicial process.
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Today, On 4th October, the Supreme Court of India ordered an independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate claims of animal fat used in Tirupati laddus. The SIT will include officers from various agencies. This decision is deemed essential to uphold the faith of millions of devotees amid ongoing political controversy surrounding the issue.
The Supreme Court criticized the CBI for delaying the trial in former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s cases, calling it “shockingly surprising.” The court highlighted that six judges have retired or been transferred in the last decade, yet the trial hasn’t begun. The case was brought to the Supreme Court by Undi MLA, K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju, who sought directions to cancel Jagan Mohan Reddy’s bail and relocate the trial to another state. The Supreme Court has scheduled the next hearing for the week commencing November 11.
Today(on 22nd April),Vemula Satish Kumar, the main suspect in the assault on Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, is expected to testify in court following a notice under CrPC Section 164. The police released another suspect, Vemula Durga Rao, due to lack of evidence. Allegations of poor investigation and unfair treatment raise doubts about the case’s integrity.
