Telangana High Court

Adilabad Court: Businessmen Must Comply with Investigation Procedures

Updated
Sep 28, 2025 4:45 PM
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Summary: In a recent decision, Judge Tirumala Devi Eada looked into a request to cancel legal actions against three businessmen from Adilabad. The case involves accusations under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Mohammad Yazdani, Shaik Zaheer, and Abrar Ali must now work with the investigation as the court has instructed.

Background of the Case

Three businessmen from Adilabad—Mohammad Yazdani, Shaik Zaheer, and Abrar Ali—asked the court to cancel legal actions in Crime No.289 of 2025. The accusations are under Sections 318 and 351(2) along with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Legal Arguments

Mr. Soma Ravi Kiran Reddy, who speaks for Mohammad Yazdani, Shaik Zaheer, and Abrar Ali, said that the alleged crimes have a punishment of less than seven years. He asked the court to make sure the police follow the steps outlined in Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Response from the Prosecutor

Mr. Jithender Rao Veeramalla, the Additional Public Prosecutor, agreed to make decisions that are in line with the legal rules.

Court's Decision

Judge Tirumala Devi Eada told Mohammad Yazdani, Shaik Zaheer, and Abrar Ali to meet with the Investigating Officer by September 6, 2025. The officer must follow the rules set by the Supreme Court in the case of Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar.

"Mohammad Yazdani, Shaik Zaheer, and Abrar Ali are instructed to work with the Investigating Officer and provide the necessary information and documents."

Final Notes

The court wrapped up the request with clear instructions for Mohammad Yazdani, Shaik Zaheer, and Abrar Ali to follow the investigation process. Any other pending requests were also closed.