The Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court rejected the plea of former Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu and TDP leader N Anand Babu to dismiss the case against them for allegedly assaulting prison officials. The Court determined that there was sufficient evidence to suggest their involvement in the crime and it would not be appropriate to quash the case. The Court also extended the interim relief granted to Naidu in 2023.
Chandrababu Naidu's Assault Case: High Court Rejects Dismissal Plea
The Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court has rejected the plea of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and TDP leader N Anand Babu to dismiss a case against them for allegedly assaulting prison officials. The court ruled that there was sufficient evidence to suggest their involvement in the crime and it would not be appropriate to quash the case.
Background
The alleged assault took place in 2018 when Naidu and Babu were visiting a prison in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The two leaders were arrested and charged with several offenses, including rioting and assault. They were granted bail in 2019.
In 2023, Naidu and Babu filed a plea to dismiss the case, arguing that there was no evidence to support the charges against them. The prosecution opposed the plea, claiming that there was ample evidence to proceed with the case.
Court's Ruling
In its ruling, the High Court stated that there was sufficient evidence to suggest that Naidu and Babu were involved in the assault. The court noted that there were multiple witness accounts, as well as medical evidence, that supported the charges.
The court also rejected the argument that the prosecution had delayed in filing the charges. The court noted that the delay was due to the ongoing investigation and the need to gather evidence.
FAQs
1. What is the status of the case now? The case is still ongoing, and Naidu and Babu will have to face trial.
2. What are the charges against Naidu and Babu? They are charged with rioting, assault, and other offenses.
3. Why did the court reject their plea to dismiss the case? The court ruled that there was sufficient evidence to suggest their involvement in the crime.
4. What is the possible punishment for the charges? If convicted, Naidu and Babu could face several years in prison.
5. Has there been any political backlash from this case? Yes, the case has drawn criticism from the TDP, which has accused the ruling YSRCP of targeting Naidu for political reasons.
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