In a recent court decision, Judge Tirumala Devi Eada gave instructions for three rice mill owners involved in a legal case in Telangana. The petitioners, Durgi Rakesh Goud, Bommena Ranjeeth Kumar, and Gangone Sharadha, are accused of breaking some laws under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Essential Commodities Act.
The case, registered as Crime No.151 of 2025, involves the petitioners being accused under certain sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Essential Commodities Act. These charges are about some business activities in their rice mills.
The petitioners, represented by Mr. G. Madhusudan, argued that the crimes they are accused of have punishments of less than seven years. They asked that the police follow the rules under a specific section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which explains how to handle such cases.
"The punishment for the crimes alleged is imprisonment of less than 7 years," argued the petitioners' lawyer.
The respondents, represented by Mr. Jithender Rao Veeramalla, the Additional Public Prosecutor, agreed to the court making the right decisions on the petition.
Judge Tirumala Devi Eada told the petitioners to appear before the Investigating Officer by September 6, 2025. The officer must follow the rules from a previous Supreme Court case, Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar, to make sure everything is done correctly.
"The petitioners are directed to cooperate with the Investigating Officer and provide the necessary information," stated the court.
The court closed the criminal petition with these instructions, stressing the need for cooperation and following legal steps. This decision shows how important it is to stick to the rules in legal matters, especially when the possible punishment is less than seven years.
