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Supreme Court May Intervene in Saikrishna Case if Andhra HC Fails to Order CBI Probe
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News18•24-09-2026, 18:30
Supreme Court May Intervene in Saikrishna Case if Andhra HC Fails to Order CBI Probe
- •The Supreme Court indicated it might intervene in the Saikrishna case if the Andhra Pradesh High Court does not direct a CBI investigation.
- •The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reserved its judgment on a habeas corpus petition related to the case.
- •The Supreme Court will await the High Court's order regarding the CBI investigation and adjourned the matter for four weeks, to be listed on October 26, 2026.
- •YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized the Chandrababu Naidu government over the custodial death of Gade Saikrishna in Vijayawada.
- •Jagan Mohan Reddy called for accountability from senior police officers, including the DGP and Police Commissioner, citing the Task Force's involvement and the disappearance of Saikrishna's body.
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The Supreme Court observed that it may intervene and pass appropriate orders if the Andhra Pradesh High Court does not direct a CBI investigation into the Saikrishna case.
The matter was adjourned for four weeks and directed to be listed on October 26, 2026.
YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that Gade Saikrishna suffered a custodial death in Vijayawada, after which his body disappeared and police ignored his mother's complaints.
