In a recent decision, Judge Tirumala Devi Eada ruled on a case involving several people accused of wrongdoing. The case involves charges related to the misuse of technology and important goods. Here's what happened.
The accused, Rakesh Mehta, Priya Sharma, Anil Verma, and Sunita Rao, asked for the case against them to be canceled. They filed this request under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). The case was registered under different sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Essential Commodities Act, and the Information Technology Act.
Mr. Kondadi Ajay Kumar, representing the accused, argued for the case to be canceled. However, during the discussions, he asked the police to continue their investigation by sending a notice under Section 35(3) of BNSS.
The Additional Public Prosecutor, Mr. Jithender Rao Veeramalla, did not object to this request. This agreement led the court to consider the next steps in the investigation.
Judge Tirumala Devi Eada decided that the alleged offenses had punishments of less than seven years. Therefore, the court instructed the accused to meet with the Investigating Officer by November 25, 2025. The officer must follow specific procedures and guidelines from a previous Supreme Court case, Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar.
"The Investigating Officer is directed to follow the procedure laid down under Section 35 (3) of the BNSS."
The accused must work with the investigation by providing necessary documents and information. The officer will consider these submissions and complete the investigation according to the law.
With these instructions, the court ended the criminal case. Any other pending requests were also closed.
This case shows the importance of following legal rules and ensuring cooperation in ongoing investigations.
Disclaimer: The names used in this report are made up and have been added for privacy reasons.
