Court refuses to quash case against senior advocate who allegedly took ₹7 crore to bribe High Court judges: Telangana High Court
Hyderabad, June 24, 2024: In a significant judgment, the Telangana High Court has protected a senior advocate, Mr. Aditya Rao, from arrest in a case registered under the SC/ST Act and the Indian Penal Code. The Court highlighted the power to grant anticipatory bail under Section 482 CrPC in exceptional circumstances, even when the offense falls under Sections 18 & 18A of the SC/ST Act, which bar such relief. The…