Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Supreme Court Questions CBI on Viveka Murder Probe
The Supreme Court of India asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) about their plans to investigate the murder of Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy, who was killed in March 2019.
The court was hearing a petition from the victim's daughter, Narreddy Sunitha.
The CBI was asked to clarify who else needs to be investigated and who they plan to question.
The CBI said they would provide more details after consulting with the investigating officer.
The court will decide based on the CBI's submissions and has scheduled the next hearing for February 5.
The Supreme Court questioned the CBI about the investigation into the murder of Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy.
The hearing was in response to a petition filed by the victim's daughter, Narreddy Sunitha.
The court asked the CBI to clarify the scope of the investigation and whom they intend to question.
The CBI requested time to consult with the investigating officer and provide detailed information.
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for February 5.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Narreddy Sunitha (daughter of Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy)
- What
- Supreme Court questioned the CBI about the investigation into the murder of Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy
- When
- The hearing took place on Wednesday, with the next hearing scheduled for February 5
- Where
- The hearing was held in the Supreme Court of India
- Why
- The Supreme Court sought clarification from the CBI on the scope and direction of the investigation into the murder case
- Victim
- Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy
- Date of Murder
- March 2019
- Petitioner
- Narreddy Sunitha (daughter of victim)
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Investigating Agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Next Hearing Date
- February 5
- Presiding Justice
- Justice M.M. Sundresh