Archive · 22 May 2025
Court Notice to Congress Leader in Land Purchase Case
Imagine someone who lives in another country bought land in India, but it's against the rules.
A person filed a complaint saying this happened.
A judge sent notices to the person and asked for their side of the story.
The government is looking into this.
This is like when the government checks if people follow the rules when they buy or sell things, especially land.
Telangana High Court issued notices to Hanumandla Jhansi Reddy, a Congress leader, regarding alleged illegal land purchase.
The allegation is that Jhansi Reddy, an NRI, violated the Foreign Exchange Management Act by buying agricultural land.
The petition claims Jhansi Reddy and her husband, both US citizens, purchased 75 acres of land.
The petitioner had requested investigations from revenue authorities and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The court has directed the ED and revenue officials to respond and set the next hearing for June 19.
- Who
- Hanumandla Jhansi Reddy, a Congress leader, is under investigation; P Damodar Reddy filed the petition; the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is involved.
- What
- The Telangana High Court is investigating claims of illegal land purchase by Hanumandla Jhansi Reddy.
- When
- The court case was heard and adjourned to June 19.
- Where
- Gurthur village of Thorrur mandal in Mahabubabad district, Telangana.
- Why
- The court is reviewing allegations of illegal land purchases by an NRI.
Petitioner's Allegations
Defendant's Potential Defense
Land Purchase Legality
Petitioner's Allegations
Hanumandla Jhansi Reddy violated the Foreign Exchange Management Act by purchasing agricultural land as an NRI.
Defendant's Potential Defense
The Congress leader did not violate the law and the purchase was legitimate.
- Accused
- Hanumandla Jhansi Reddy
- Allegation
- Illegal purchase of agricultural land
- Land Area in Question
- 75 acres
- Location
- Gurthur village, Thorrur mandal, Mahabubabad district
- Petitioner
- P Damodar Reddy
- Next Hearing
- June 19
