The Supreme Court has dismissed the Telangana government’s appeal against social media activist Shashidhar Goud, popularly known as Nalla Balu, after the High Court quashed cases filed against him for retweeting BRS content. Following the ruling, Karnataka DGP MA Saleem issued a circular directing police officers to verify whether complainants in defamation cases qualify as “persons aggrieved” under law.
The BRS is preparing a series of legal petitions against the Congress government after the Telangana High Court quashed FIRs against party activists. The verdict, seen as a safeguard for political dissent, is expected to nullify most pending cases
BRS leader KT Rama Rao welcomed the Telangana High Court’s decision to quash three cases against party activist Shashidhar Goud, arrested for reposting BRS content online. The court criticised the police for their illegal actions and warned against stifling free speech.
Telangana High Court quashed three FIRs against BRS social media activist Nalla Balu, ruling that political speech, even if harsh or offensive, is constitutionally protected. The Court issued strict guidelines to prevent misuse of FIRs in cases related to social media posts
BRS leader KT Rama Rao celebrated his birthday with jailed social media activist Shashidhar Goud’s family in Indresham, Sangareddy, as a gesture of support. The visit drew large crowds and sent a message that the party stands with its cadre
BRS worker Shashidhar Goud was rearrested moments after being released from Karimnagar jail, despite securing bail, for retweeting a political post. Party leaders, including KTR, condemned the repeated arrests and warned police against political excesses.
A Karimnagar police team searched the Hyderabad home of activist Sasidhar alias Nalla Balu after his midnight arrest on June 30. Activists condemned the arrest as an attack on democratic rights, citing police excesses during the operation
