Telangana High Court

Court Orders: State to Pay Over 2.5 Crores to Petitioner Rajesh Verma

Updated
Nov 20, 2025 12:40 PM
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Here's a breakdown of a recent court decision where the state was ordered to pay a large amount of money to Rajesh Verma. Let's dive into what happened.

The Big Decision

In a case overseen by Judges P. Sam Koshy and Suddala Chalapathi Rao, the court decided that the state must pay Rs. 2,58,43,758 to Rajesh Verma. This payment was to be made directly into Rajesh Verma’s bank account. The order was based on a previous decision from another case back in 2024.

"The order...thus stands fully complied with."

Who's Who in the Case

Rajesh Verma was represented by Mr. Siddhant Indrajit, with Mr. Lakshmi Kumaran Sridharan as the knowledgeable lawyer. On the other side, Mr. T. Chaitanya Kiran and Mr. Mohammed Hussain represented the state. They worked for the State Tax and Finance and Planning departments, respectively.

How It All Played Out

The case was part of a petition numbered 33458 of 2025. The court had previously issued an order on 04.11.2025, and the government lawyer provided a WhatsApp message to confirm the payment details.

Case Closed

With the payment confirmed, the court decided not to continue with the petition. Judge P. Sam Koshy stated that since the instructions were followed, there was no need to proceed further.

No Extra Costs

Finally, the court mentioned that any additional requests related to this case are now closed, and there won't be any extra costs involved.

This decision wraps up a significant financial matter, ensuring Rajesh Verma receives what was due.

Disclaimer: The names used in this report are fictitious and have been added for privacy reasons.