CM Revanth Reddy appears in court over 2023 roadshow case

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday appeared before a local court in connection with a case registered against him in 2023 at Mattampally police station in Suryapet district.

The case pertains to an alleged incident during the 2023 Assembly election campaign, in which Revanth Reddy and others are accused of causing wrongful restraint of the public while holding a roadshow. The police had registered the case based on a complaint that the roadshow led to obstruction and violation of prohibitory orders in force at the time.

Appearing before the court, the Chief Minister denied the allegations and expressed his willingness to face trial. The court subsequently posted the matter for the next hearing on February 4, 2026.

State Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, who is also named as an accused in the case, did not appear before the court on Saturday. No reasons were cited for his absence.

The accused were booked under Section 341 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with wrongful restraint, and Section 188 read with Section 34 of the IPC, relating to disobedience of an order promulgated by a public servant with common intention.

In addition to this case, Revanth Reddy also appeared before the same court in connection with two other cases registered against him in 2023. Those cases were also adjourned and posted for hearing on February 4, 2026.

Legal sources said the proceedings on Saturday were procedural in nature, with the court recording the appearance of the accused and fixing future dates. No trial has commenced so far, and the matters remain pending.

Cases related to alleged violations of prohibitory orders and public inconvenience are commonly registered during election campaigns, particularly in connection with roadshows and rallies. Such cases typically proceed through preliminary hearings before trial begins.

There has been no conviction or adverse observation by the court at this stage. The Chief Minister, like all accused persons, continues to be presumed innocent until proven guilty under law.