Archive · 13 Aug 2025
CBI Challenges Acquittal in Mining Case Involving Sabitha Indira Reddy
The CBI is fighting to reverse a decision where two people, Sabitha Indira Reddy and Kripanandam, were found not guilty in a case about illegal mining.
They were accused of helping a mining company get land leases unfairly.
The CBI claims they helped the company mine more ore than they should have.
The High Court will hear the case again, but one of the judges had a prior link to the case and had to step aside.
CBI challenged the acquittal of Sabitha Indira Reddy and Kripanandam in the OMC case.
The CBI is appealing to the Telangana High Court to overturn the acquittal.
The accused were involved in a conspiracy to allocate mining leases to OMC.
The CBI alleged they played a key role in granting leases for 885 hectares at Antaragangamma Hill.
The court hearing was adjourned because the judge had a prior connection to the case.
- Who
- The CBI appealed against Sabitha Indira Reddy and Kripanandam's acquittal.
- What
- CBI appealed the acquittal of Sabitha Indira Reddy and Kripanandam in the OMC case.
- When
- The appeal was filed, and a hearing was held on Wednesday.
- Where
- Telangana High Court
- Why
- The CBI believes they were involved in a conspiracy related to mining leases.
CBI's Argument
Court's Initial Verdict
Lease Allocation
CBI's Argument
The accused conspired to grant illegal mining leases.
Court's Initial Verdict
The CBI special court initially acquitted the accused.
- Case
- Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) Case
- Accused
- Sabitha Indira Reddy & Kripanandam
- Allegation
- Illegal Mining Conspiracy
- Court
- Telangana High Court
- CBI's Request
- Quash the acquittal verdict
- Judge Recusal
- Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy
Sources
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