Quick Summary: A request to stop legal actions against two people, Rajesh Kumar and Sunita Verma, was reviewed by Judge Tirumala Devi Eada. The investigation will continue, but with guidelines.
In the case of Criminal Petition No.13262 of 2025, Rajesh Kumar and Sunita Verma asked to stop legal actions against them. The case, filed as Crime No.83 of 2025 at Dasturabad Police Station, involved alleged crimes under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
Judge Tirumala Devi Eada was in charge of the case. The lawyer for the accused, Mr. Gujjula Madhusudan, argued to stop the legal actions. However, during the discussion, he changed his request to ask the police to give a notice under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
The Additional Public Prosecutor, Mr. Jithender Rao Veeramalla, did not object to the request for police directions. This meant Rajesh Kumar and Sunita Verma would need to cooperate with the investigation.
Judge Eada found that the allegations did not constitute a crime under Section 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Since the other alleged crimes could result in less than seven years in jail, the court decided not to stop the legal actions. Instead, Rajesh Kumar and Sunita Verma were told to meet with the Investigating Officer.
"The accused must meet with the Investigating Officer on or before 04.11.2025," stated Judge Eada.
The court emphasized that the investigation should follow the rules in Section 35(3) of the BNSS and follow the Supreme Court guidelines from the case Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar. Rajesh Kumar and Sunita Verma must fully cooperate by providing necessary information and documents.
With these points, the criminal petition was closed, and any other pending requests were also closed.
Justice Tirumala Devi Eada's decision makes sure the investigation will continue with fairness and respect for the rights of the accused.
