K. Chandrasekhar Rao, the Chief Minister of Telangana, has formally asked the Supreme Court to strike down an FIR that accuses Revanth Reddy of a cash‑for‑vote scheme carried out in 2015. Reddy’s counsel argues that the Prevention of Corruption Act, which criminalises such bribery, was amended only in 2018, and therefore the alleged act was not an offence at the time it was committed.
The FIR, which was filed before the amendment, alleges that Reddy accepted money to influence voters during the 2015 elections. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the petition, and a decision could clarify the legal status of pre‑amendment corruption cases.
The case has attracted attention across the state, with political observers noting that a ruling in favour of the CM could impact future anti‑corruption investigations. Reddy’s supporters maintain that the allegations are politically motivated.
Meanwhile, the Telangana government has reiterated its stance that the alleged scheme was not covered by the law in force at the time. The Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling in the coming weeks.
