On Revanth Reddy’s Jibe Over Bail For K Kavitha, Top Court’s Furious Reply

New Delhi: 

The Supreme Court on Thursday reprimanded Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over comments claiming bail this week for BRS leader K Kavitha, in the alleged Delhi liquor policy case, was due to a “deal” between ex Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s party and the ruling BJP.

The reprimand came as a three-judge bench of Justices BR Gavai, PK Mishra, and KV Viswanathan was hearing a plea seeking transfer of the 2015 cash-for-votes case against the Chief Minister to Madhya Pradesh. The petitioners argued he could influence witnesses and tamper with evidence.

During the hearing the Supreme Court was told, “It has been publicly reported… the kind of statements he (the Chief Minister) made – that if police does anything, he will have them beaten up on streets