Telangana High Court

Telangana High Court: Journalists Instructed to Follow Legal Steps in Property Damage Case

Updated
Oct 13, 2025 2:42 PM
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Quick Summary: Justice Tirumala Devi Eada stopped the legal proceedings against two journalists, telling them to follow certain legal steps.

Background of the Case

Recently, Justice Tirumala Devi Eada dealt with a case involving Sri Vemula Nagaraju and Sri Bollarapu Sadaiah, both members of the Greater Warangal Press Club. They were facing accusations under several laws, including damaging public property and offenses related to special protection laws.

Allegations and Charges

The case, identified as Crime No.456 of 2025, accused Sri Vemula Nagaraju and Sri Bollarapu Sadaiah of breaking certain laws that usually result in less than seven years in jail. They were also charged with damaging public property and breaking laws meant to protect certain communities.

Legal Arguments

The lawyers for the journalists argued that since the crimes they were accused of usually result in less than seven years in jail, the police should follow a specific procedure. The government lawyer agreed that the right steps should be taken.

Court's Decision

Justice Eada told Sri Vemula Nagaraju and Sri Bollarapu Sadaiah to meet with the police investigator by September 6, 2025. She instructed the investigator to follow certain procedures and guidelines from a previous important court case.

The court ended the legal petition by giving these instructions, ensuring that the correct legal steps are followed.