Andhra HC quashes case against Allu Arjun for alleged election code violation


PTI, Nov 7, 2024, 9:27 AM IST

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday quashed a police case filed against Telugu actor Allu Arjun for allegedly violating the mode code of conduct during the general election.

According to the FIR, Arjun was invited to YSRCP leader Shilpa Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy’s home on May 11 at Nandyala town without prior permission from the returning officer.

His arrival resulted in a large public gathering, leading to the alleged violation of the mode code of conduct, prompting Nandyala police to register a case, mentioning Arjun as A1 and Reddy as A2 as parties.

The FIR contended that though Reddy was aware of the potential for a large crowd, he failed to seek permission for Arjun’s visit, “leading to the disobedience of the rules laid down for the electoral process.” Consequently, Arjun and Reddy approached the high court to dismiss the case, arguing that Arjun’s visit was personal and without political motivation.

The two contended that they should not be held responsible for the crowd gathered outside the YSRCP leader’s house.

After temporarily halting all the proceedings on the case in October, the court on Wednesday quashed the petition against Arjun and Reddy, following a review of the case and deliberations.

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

Indian consulate in Canada cancels consular camps due over security issues

Recruitment rules for govt jobs can’t be changed midway unless prescribed: SC

MP govt forms advisory panel for better management of wild elephants

Waqf row: JPC Chairman in Karnataka on ‘fact finding’, to meet aggrieved persons

BBMP’s new ACP panel experiment in Bengaluru underpass Raises Safety Concerns

Uproar in J-K Assembly over special status resolution, proceedings briefly adjourned

UP: Man accused of raping 4-year-old girl caught after police encounter in Shahjahanpur

Related Articles More

Recruitment rules for govt jobs can’t be changed midway unless prescribed: SC

MP govt forms advisory panel for better management of wild elephants

MP govt forms advisory panel for better management of wild elephants

Uproar in J-K Assembly over special status resolution, proceedings briefly adjourned

UP: Man accused of raping 4-year-old girl caught after police encounter in Shahjahanpur

MUST WATCH

Gho Pooja in Deepavali Festival

Melukote Deepavali

Ganapathi Co-operative Society Ltd

Udayavani Chinnara Banna 2024

Annapoorna Aahar | Food Places In Mysore


Latest Additions

Indian consulate in Canada cancels consular camps due over security issues

Recruitment rules for govt jobs can’t be changed midway unless prescribed: SC

MP govt forms advisory panel for better management of wild elephants

Wright was ideal India coach, he gave players free-hand unlike Chappell, Kumble: Sandeep Patil

Bengaluru: Young woman harassed in BTM layout by cyclist, shares experience on social media

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.