In a recent decision, Justice Tirumala Devi Eada decided that the people accused in a criminal case do not need to come to court unless specifically required. Here’s a breakdown of what happened.
The case, Criminal Petition No.10720 of 2025, involves a request to cancel a charge (C.C.No.1186 of 2025) against Yatham Premalatha, Yatham Komuraiah Yadav, and Udutha Sushma Latha. They are accused Nos.2 to 4 in this case.
Petitioners' Side: Mr. Joseph David, the lawyer for Yatham Premalatha, Yatham Komuraiah Yadav, and Udutha Sushma Latha, asked the court to allow his clients not to attend in person during the trial.
State's Response: The Additional Public Prosecutor, Mr. Jithender Rao Veeramalla, represented the State of Telangana and agreed to appropriate orders being passed.
Justice Tirumala Devi Eada reviewed the arguments and records. She decided:
"The attendance of the petitioners/accused Nos.2 to 4 is not required before the trial Court, unless their presence is specifically needed during the trial."
This means Yatham Premalatha, Yatham Komuraiah Yadav, and Udutha Sushma Latha can have their lawyer attend the hearings for them unless they are specifically needed there.
The court has allowed Yatham Premalatha, Yatham Komuraiah Yadav, and Udutha Sushma Latha to skip court appearances, provided they are represented by their lawyer. This decision helps them avoid unnecessary travel and stress, while still ensuring the legal process continues smoothly.
