Summary: Rajeshwar Rao tried to get the charges of domestic violence and dowry harassment against him dismissed, but the court said no. The case, with serious accusations, will now go to trial.
Rajeshwar Rao wanted to stop the legal proceedings against him in case number 2596 of 2019. The charges are serious, involving actions like cruelty by a husband or his family, causing damage, hurting someone, trespassing, insulting, and threatening, as well as breaking the Dowry Prohibition Act.
The complaint is about incidents from 2016 and 2017, but a formal police report was only made in 2018. Rajeshwar Rao's lawyer argued that the delay in filing the complaint makes it seem false. However, the court said that issues like cruelty in marriage can happen over time, and delays in reporting aren't unusual.
"The delay itself shows the falsity in the complaint," argued Rajeshwar Rao's lawyer.
The prosecutor explained that the case was first reported in 2017 and later moved to a women’s police station. The complaint was backed by a key witness, a doctor from Osmania General Hospital who treated Smt K Divya and her parents.
"The evidence of LW5 would be crucial in this case," emphasized the prosecutor.
Rajeshwar Rao's lawyer mentioned past cases to argue that the delay in filing the complaint was a problem. But the court said those past cases didn't apply here because there was evidence from medical professionals supporting the complaint.
Justice Tirumala Devi Eada decided that the case should go to trial. The court told the XV Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate at Hyderabad to speed up the trial process. Rajeshwar Rao doesn't have to be at the trial in person unless specifically needed, but he must have a lawyer present at all hearings.
"The Criminal Petition is disposed of, directing an expedited trial," concluded Justice Tirumala Devi Eada.
The case will continue in court, focusing on the evidence presented, especially the testimony of the doctor who treated Smt K Divya. The court's decision highlights the importance of thorough examination in cases involving serious allegations like domestic violence and dowry harassment.
