Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Telangana HC Rejects IAS Officer’s Plea in Mining Case
An IAS officer named Y. Srilakshmi is in trouble because of a mining company called OMC.
She tried to get out of being investigated, but the High Court said no.
The court said she is still part of the case involving illegal mining.
The CBI believes she helped OMC get mining rights by using her position improperly.
The Supreme Court told the High Court to listen to both sides before making a final decision.
Telangana High Court dismissed IAS officer Y. Srilakshmi's petition.
The petition sought acquittal in the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) illegal mining case.
The court upheld her status as an accused, allowing CBI investigation.
The CBI argued Srilakshmi abused her authority to facilitate OMC’s mining leases.
The Supreme Court directed the High Court to rehear the case after an initial favorable ruling.
- Who
- IAS officer Y. Srilakshmi and the CBI.
- What
- The Telangana High Court dismissed a petition by IAS officer Y. Srilakshmi regarding the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) illegal mining case.
- When
- The recent dismissal occurred after a Supreme Court directive to rehear the case.
- Where
- Telangana High Court, India.
- Why
- To determine Srilakshmi's involvement in the OMC illegal mining case.
CBI View
Srilakshmi's view
Srilakshmi's involvement
CBI View
Srilakshmi abused her authority to facilitate OMC’s mining leases.
Srilakshmi's view
Srilakshmi sought acquittal, arguing against her involvement.
- Case
- Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) illegal mining
- Defendant
- Y. Srilakshmi
- Court
- Telangana High Court
- Involved Agency
- CBI
- Allegation
- Abuse of authority to facilitate mining leases