Archive · 27 Jul 2026
HC Grants Bail to Ex-Speaker Tammineni, Wife
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted anticipatory bail to former Speaker Tammineni Sitaram and his wife in a land grab case.
The court, however, rejected the bail plea of their son.
The case involves the alleged illegal transfer of land worth ₹3 crore to ₹4 crore through forged documents.
The court directed the couple to appear before the police on July 29.
Meanwhile, former minister Seediri Appala Raju's bail petition in a separate case is scheduled for hearing.
The defense argues for bail, citing cooperation, while the prosecution insists on custody for a thorough investigation.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court granted anticipatory bail to former Speaker Tammineni Sitaram and his wife in a land grab case.
The court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of their son, Tammineni Chiranjeevi Nag.
The case involves the alleged illegal transfer of land worth ₹3 crore to ₹4 crore through forged documents.
The court directed Sitaram and his wife to appear before the Amadalavalasa Rural Police on July 29.
Former minister Seediri Appala Raju's bail petition in a separate case is scheduled for hearing.
- Who
- Former Speaker Tammineni Sitaram, his wife Tammineni Vani, their son Tammineni Chiranjeevi Nag, and 10 others
- What
- Alleged land grab and forgery involving the illegal transfer of land
- When
- The case was registered recently, with the High Court hearing on Monday and further hearings scheduled
- Where
- Amadalavalasa, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- The accused allegedly conspired to grab the property by creating forged documents, including a fake death certificate and fabricated legal heir certificates
Defense
Prosecution
Anticipatory Bail
Defense
The defense argues that Tammineni Sitaram and his wife should be granted anticipatory bail as they have cooperated with the legal process and will appear before the police as directed.
Prosecution
The prosecution opposes the anticipatory bail, asserting that the severity of the alleged land grab and forgery warrants the accused to be in custody for a thorough investigation.
- Case Type
- Land Grab and Forgery
- Location
- Amadalavalasa, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh
- Land Value
- ₹3 crore to ₹4 crore
- Number of Accused
- 13
- Arrested Accused
- 8
- Court Hearing Date for Son
- July 29
- Bail Petition Hearing for Raju
- Scheduled for Tuesday