Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Daughter-In-Law Seeks Protection in Case Against Former Andhra Minister
Jogi Meghana says her husband and his family treated her cruelly and demanded more dowry.
She says her family had already spent about Rs 5 crore on the wedding.
She also described several incidents in which she says she was threatened or attacked.
Meghana asked Governor S. Abdul Nazeer to protect her and her parents.
She also requested a fair and quick police investigation.
Ibrahimpatnam police have registered a criminal case against 12 family members.
Jogi Ramesh denies the accusations and says political opponents are using the family dispute.
A court is considering the family members’ requests for protection from arrest while the investigation continues.
Jogi Meghana asked Governor S. Abdul Nazeer for protection for herself and her parents.
She accused her husband, former minister Jogi Ramesh and other in-laws of dowry harassment, cruelty and attempts to harm her.
Meghana alleged her family spent about Rs 5 crore on the wedding and faced further demands for money, a Toyota Fortuner and diamond jewellery.
Ibrahimpatnam police registered a case on July 24 against Ramesh, Rajeev and nine other relatives under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Dowry Prohibition Act.
Ramesh rejected the allegations, accused the TDP of politicising the dispute and sought anticipatory bail with other family members.
- Who
- Jogi Meghana has accused her husband Jogi Rajeev, former Andhra Pradesh minister Jogi Ramesh, Shakuntala and other relatives.
- What
- Meghana sought protection and a time-bound investigation into allegations of dowry harassment, cruelty and attempts to harm her.
- When
- She met the Governor on September 9; police registered the case on July 24. The articles do not specify the year for those dates.
- Where
- The complaint was registered by Ibrahimnagar police, while Meghana submitted her representation at Raj Bhavan; alleged incidents were reported in Goa, Ghatkesar and her matrimonial home.
- Why
- Meghana says she and her parents face continuing threats, while Jogi Ramesh says the allegations are being politicised by the TDP.
Meghana’s Allegations
Jogi Ramesh’s Response
Treatment within the family
Meghana’s Allegations
Meghana alleges dowry harassment, physical and mental cruelty, continuing threats and attempts to harm her.
Jogi Ramesh’s Response
Jogi Ramesh rejects the allegations; the reported response does not provide a detailed alternative account of each incident.
Political involvement
Meghana’s Allegations
Meghana has also alleged that her in-laws concealed their religious conversion before the marriage.
Jogi Ramesh’s Response
Ramesh accuses the TDP of politicising what he describes as a family dispute.
Legal proceedings
Meghana’s Allegations
Meghana wants a fair, time-bound investigation and police protection for herself and her parents.
Jogi Ramesh’s Response
Ramesh and other family members have sought anticipatory bail, with the Vijayawada Women’s Court asking police to file their response.
- Complainant
- Jogi Meghana
- Protection request
- Meghana sought protection for herself and her parents from Governor S. Abdul Nazeer.
- Case registration
- Ibrahimpatnam police registered the case on July 24.
- Accused
- Jogi Ramesh, Jogi Rajeev, Shakuntala and nine other family members.
- Alleged demands
- An additional Rs 5 crore, a Toyota Fortuner and diamond jewellery.
- Legal provisions
- The case invokes provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act, including allegations of cruelty, dowry harassment and attempted murder.
- Current status
- The investigation is continuing, and the accused family members have sought anticipatory bail.