Telangana High Court

Telangana High Court: Lawyer's Request to Dismiss Charges in Property Dispute Denied

Updated
Oct 25, 2025 10:34 PM
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A quick summary: The court decided on a request to drop charges in a property dispute case. There were claims of violence, but the court chose to let the trial move forward.

The Case: Property Dispute or Something More?

In this case, Smt. Munagala Rama Devi, a lawyer, asked the court to dismiss charges against her in a criminal case. The charges were related to a property disagreement involving her family. Smt. Munagala Rama Devi argued that the case was an unfair way to handle a civil disagreement.

Who’s Who in the Case

The person asking for the dismissal, Smt. Munagala Rama Devi, was accused along with others. The other side included the State of Telangana and Bhadramraju Sriramulu. Judge Tirumala Devi Eada was in charge of the case.

Claims of Violence

The claims were serious. It was said that Smt. Munagala Rama Devi and others attacked the person who filed the complaint and his family. They allegedly used sticks, causing injuries. The lawyers for the state argued that there was enough proof, including what witnesses said and injury reports.

"Smt. Munagala Rama Devi along with others went in a group and beat the complainant and his wife," said the state lawyers.

The Court’s Decision

Judge Tirumala Devi Eada decided not to dismiss the charges. The court believed that the claims needed to be examined during a trial. However, Smt. Munagala Rama Devi didn’t have to be in court unless it was specifically necessary.

"The truth or otherwise in the allegations... needs to be tested during the course of trial," noted the judge.

What’s Next?

The trial will continue, and Smt. Munagala Rama Devi will have her lawyer represent her. The case shows how personal disagreements can turn into legal fights, and the importance of letting the court look at all the evidence.