Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Files Defamation Suit Over Son's POCSO Case Links
Union minister Bandi Sanjay seeks removal of content linking him with son Bhageerath's POCSO case
Hindustan Times
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Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs in India, has filed a defamation suit in a Hyderabad court to remove content linking him to his son Bandi Bhageerath's ongoing POCSO case. The suit demands the removal of allegedly defamatory material from digital platforms and warns of legal consequences for non-compliance.
- 01Bandi Sanjay Kumar's legal action targets content on satellite channels and social media linking him to his son's case.
- 02The defamation suit includes two applications: one for preventing further publication and another for removing existing content.
- 03Bandi Bhageerath faces allegations of sexual harassment and has been charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
- 04The Telangana High Court denied Bhageerath anticipatory bail, indicating ongoing legal challenges.
- 05The case involves serious allegations made by the mother of a 17-year-old girl regarding Bhageerath's conduct.
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Bandi Sanjay Kumar, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs in India, has initiated a defamation suit in a Hyderabad court, seeking the removal of content that he claims links him to a case involving his son, Bandi Bhageerath. The minister's counsel stated that this content is being circulated on satellite television channels, YouTube, and various social media platforms. The suit includes two interlocutory applications: one requesting a directive to prevent further publication of defamatory content and another demanding the immediate removal of existing material. The allegations against Bhageerath stem from claims made by the mother of a 17-year-old girl, who accused him of sexual harassment. Bhageerath has been charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and other relevant laws. Recently, the Telangana High Court denied him anticipatory bail, complicating his legal situation further. As the case unfolds, legal proceedings are expected to continue, with the court set to issue orders on the next vacation court day.
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The case has significant implications for the reputations of both Bandi Sanjay Kumar and his son, as well as potential legal consequences for media outlets.
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