In a recent case, Judge Tirumala Devi Eada handled a request from Kodari Raj Kumar. He wanted the court to stop the legal process against him for allegedly damaging public property. However, the court decided that the investigation should go on.
Kodari Raj Kumar, a 30-year-old businessman from Karimnagar, filed a request under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. He wanted to stop the investigation in case number 511 of 2025, which was being looked into by the Sircilla Town Police. The charges included breaking laws under Section 303 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 3 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984.
During the hearing, Mr. Damoder Pittala, who spoke for Kodari, argued to stop the investigation. He asked that the police be required to give a notice under Section 35(3) of the BNSS, which used to be Section 41-A of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Judge Tirumala Devi Eada listened to both Kodari's lawyer and the government lawyer, Mr. Jithender Rao Veeramalla. The court noted that the alleged crimes could be punished with less than seven years in jail. So, the judge told Kodari to help with the investigation.
"The petitioner shall appear before the Investigating Officer on or before 25.11.2025 and cooperate with the investigation," stated Judge Eada.
Kodari must go to the Investigating Officer and provide necessary documents. The police are instructed to follow the rules set by the Supreme Court in the Arnesh Kumar case. This ensures the investigation is done properly and thoroughly.
The court decided not to stop the investigation and told Kodari Raj Kumar to cooperate with the process. This decision shows the court's focus on following legal steps while balancing individual rights and the need for a thorough investigation.
