Here's the scoop on a recent court drama involving the managing director and a reporter from Pulse News. The court had to decide whether to let the police take them into custody. Let's break it down.
Judge Tirumala Devi Eada had a tough decision to make. The people involved, Pogadadabnda Revathi and Bandi Sandhya Thanvi Yadav, wanted to cancel an order that allowed the police to take them in. The judge in Hyderabad had approved three days of police custody, but Pogadadabnda Revathi and Bandi Sandhya Thanvi Yadav weren't happy about it.
Pogadadabnda Revathi and Bandi Sandhya Thanvi Yadav were already out on bail since March 17, 2025. They had to check in with the police every Monday and Friday, and they had been doing just that. Their lawyer argued that since they were following the rules, there was no need for police custody.
The police argued they needed custody to take more electronic devices. They claimed Pogadadabnda Revathi and Bandi Sandhya Thanvi Yadav had shared inappropriate material online, which caused issues among different groups. The police wanted to gather more evidence, like mobile phones and hard drives.
"The police custody is sought for seizure of other electronic devices apart from the devices which are already seized."
Pogadadabnda Revathi and Bandi Sandhya Thanvi Yadav faced charges under the Information Technology Act and other laws. The police said they hadn't cooperated during their arrest and needed to be questioned further. The court had to consider whether the police's reasons were strong enough.
Judge Tirumala Devi Eada decided that the police had valid reasons to seek custody. Pogadadabnda Revathi and Bandi Sandhya Thanvi Yadav were accused of making a viral video with inappropriate content. The judge found no legal issues with the order granting custody.
"The petition seeking police custody has to be allowed. Therefore, the revisional court has allowed the same."
Pogadadabnda Revathi and Bandi Sandhya Thanvi Yadav's attempt to cancel the custody order was dismissed. The court sided with the police, allowing them to continue their investigation.
