Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Supreme Court Rejects Extension Plea as Anantha Babu Withdraws Bail
The Supreme Court is hearing issues connected to the murder trial of driver Veedhi Subrahmanyam.
Anantha Babu and his wife, Lakshmi Durga, are accused in the case.
The court had set November 30 as the date for finishing the trial.
Lakshmi Durga asked for six extra months, but the court refused her request.
The State said the trial was moving quickly and that 16 witnesses still needed to be examined.
The judges said the trial court or prosecution could ask for more time if needed.
Anantha Babu also asked the Supreme Court for bail.
The judges said he should have gone to the High Court first, so he withdrew his request and may approach that court.
The Supreme Court rejected Lakshmi Durga’s request for six more months to complete the murder trial.
The court had directed on February 20 that the trial be completed by November 30.
The State said charges were framed against both accused on April 17 and 16 witnesses remained to be examined.
The bench said the trial court or prosecution could seek more time if the deadline could not be met.
After the bench criticised his direct approach to the Supreme Court, Anantha Babu withdrew his bail petition to approach the High Court.
- Who
- MLC Anantha Babu and his wife, Lakshmi Durga, accused in the murder of driver Veedhi Subrahmanyam.
- What
- The Supreme Court rejected Lakshmi Durga’s request for a trial extension, and Anantha Babu withdrew his bail petition.
- When
- The ruling was reported after a February 20 deadline order; the trial is due to be completed by November 30. The article does not specify the year.
- Where
- The Supreme Court in New Delhi; the murder case is being tried in Kakinada.
- Why
- The court said the accused could not seek a trial extension in this way and criticised Anantha Babu for approaching it without first going to the High Court.
- Accused
- Anantha Babu and his wife, Lakshmi Durga
- Victim
- Veedhi Subrahmanyam, a driver
- Trial deadline
- November 30
- Extension sought
- Six months
- Charges framed
- April 17, according to the State
- Witnesses remaining
- 16, according to the State
- Bail petition
- Withdrawn so Anantha Babu could approach the High Court