Recently, Judge Tirumala Devi Eada told two people, Rohan Mehta and Priya Kapoor, that they must help with an ongoing investigation. The case involves accusations under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
The case number 13570 of 2025 was filed to stop the legal process against Rohan Mehta and Priya Kapoor in case number 2341 of 2025. The charges are under sections of the BNSS, 2023, which deal with crimes that are punished with less than seven years in jail.
Ms. B. Sai Haritha, who represents Rohan Mehta and Priya Kapoor, asked the police to follow the rules under a specific section of BNSS. On the other side, the state's lawyer, Sri Jitender Rao Veeramalla, said it's important for the investigation to continue with the proper notice as required by law.
"The punishment for the crimes accused against the petitioners is less than seven years," said the state's lawyer.
Judge Tirumala Devi Eada told Rohan Mehta and Priya Kapoor to meet with the officer in charge of the investigation by November 3, 2025. The judge stressed that the investigation should follow the rules and the guidelines from a previous big court decision.
Rohan Mehta and Priya Kapoor need to explain their side and help with the investigation by giving necessary documents and information. The officer in charge must take these into account and finish the investigation properly.
"The accused must explain their side and help with the investigation," the order said.
The court ended the criminal petition, closing any remaining related requests.
This decision shows the court's focus on making sure the rules are followed while allowing the investigation to move forward smoothly.
