Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Justice Reddy Condemns Abusive Remarks Against Women Officers
A retired judge named Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy spoke out against people using mean and disrespectful words towards women officers.
He said that while everyone has the right to express themselves freely, they should do so responsibly.
He warned that using freedom of speech to hurt others, especially women who are working hard, is wrong and harmful.
He also said that if people can't use their freedom of speech responsibly, they should think about not using it at all.
He believes that such behavior is a sign of old-fashioned thinking and disrespects the dignity of these women.
Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Police Commissioner defended the arrest of three journalists accused of spreading defamatory content about a woman IAS officer, stating they were attempting to flee the country.
Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy condemned the use of abusive language against officials, especially women officers.
He warned that irresponsible exercise of free speech can have serious consequences for society.
Justice Reddy took strong exception to media narratives violating the personal privacy of a woman IAS officer.
He advised individuals to exercise self-restraint and accountability in their freedom of expression.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar defended the arrest of three journalists, alleging they were attempting to flee to Bangkok.
- Who
- Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy, a retired Supreme Court judge and former Lokayukta of Goa, and Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar
- What
- Condemned the use of indecorous and abusive language against officials, especially women officers, and defended the arrest of media persons for defamatory content
- When
- January 13
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To highlight the consequences of irresponsible exercise of free speech and the need for self-restraint and accountability, and to address the arrest of media persons in connection with a case involving a woman IAS officer
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar
Arrest of Media Persons
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao
Accused the police of abducting three journalists and trampling upon constitutional rights, alleging excessive force in a case with only bailable sections.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar
Defended the arrest, stating the accused were attempting to flee to Bangkok and had ignored police summons.
- Date
- January 13
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Person Condemning
- Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy
- Issue Addressed
- Abusive remarks against women officers
- Platforms Mentioned
- Social media and mainstream media
- Arrested Media Persons
- Three journalists from a vernacular Telugu channel
- Police Commissioner
- VC Sajjanar
- Accusation by BRS Working President
- Alleged abduction and trampling of constitutional rights
Sources
Reprehensible’: Justice Sudarshan Reddy Condemns Abusive Remarks Against Women Officers
3 scribes detained over content against T'gana woman IAS officer
Hyd CP defends arrest of mediaperson for defamatory content on woman IAS officer
Telangana DGP Warns of Strict Action Against Character Assassination on Social Media
Two journalists held over ‘defamatory content’ against woman IAS officer in Telangana
