Justice T. Madhavi Devi of the Telangana High Court voiced her serious concern regarding a social media smear campaign against her while overseeing the bail petition of Bandi Sai Bageerath, the son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The hearing, which was adjourned to Friday, commenced late due to a backlog of cases. During the proceedings, Justice Devi questioned the parties involved about any objections to her presiding over the case, emphasizing her willingness to recuse herself if necessary. The Public Prosecutor for Home informed the court about a pamphlet circulating online that prompted him to alert the Hyderabad Police Commissioner, who assured immediate action. The victim's counsel confirmed there were no objections to the judge's involvement, while counsel S. Niranjan Reddy noted that such smear campaigns against the judiciary have occurred before, referencing previous instances where judges faced pressure to recuse themselves. The hearing continued with arguments in progress as the situation unfolded.