Kamareddy, May 2: Legal proceedings have been initiated against Katipally Venkata Ramana Reddy in a defamation case filed before the Special Court for Cases of MLAs and MPs in Nampally, Hyderabad.
Case Background
The case relates to statements allegedly made by the MLA in February 2026 following the Kamareddy municipal election results.
- The MLA is accused of making defamatory allegations against Mohammed Ilyas
- Ilyas is the son of Mohammed Ali Shabbir
- The remarks reportedly linked Ilyas to serious criminal allegations, which the complainant claims are false
Legal Action
- Advocate Garakarajula Sumanth stated that:
- The allegations were knowingly false
- They were circulated publicly through media platforms
- Based on this, Mohammed Ilyas filed a defamation suit in the public representatives’ court at Nampally
Court Proceedings
- After a preliminary hearing, the court:
- Issued notice to the MLA
- Directed him to appear on May 20
- Further proceedings will continue after his appearance
Legal Representation
The complainant is being represented by a legal team including:
- Advocate Garakarajula Sumanth
- Gangarajam
- Stephen Raju
- Satish Surya
Key Point
The case underscores how public statements by elected representatives can lead to legal scrutiny if found defamatory, especially when widely circulated.
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