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Case pertains to alleged derogatory remarks made by the MLA regarding Prophet Mohammad in 2022
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This is a victory for truth, says T. Raja Singh
Hyderabad, Telangana – The special court here has acquitted the staunch Hindu leader and MLA T. Raja Singh in an August 2022 case. A case had been registered against him for allegedly making objectionable remarks regarding Prophet Mohammad. The special court designated for MPs and MLAs delivered this verdict. He had been detained for 77 days since 2022 under these charges.
Raja Singh’s advocate, K. Karuna Sagar, stated that the Court observed the prosecution had failed to prove the allegations against the MLA, and consequently, the Court acquitted him.
This is a victory for truth – MLA T. Raja Singh
Representing the Goshamahal assembly constituency, T. Raja Singh welcomed the court’s decision and termed it a ‘victory for truth’. He alleged that the then Bhartiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government had taken this action against him under pressure from the ‘All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen’ (AIMIM).
He further added, “I have always presented my side while remaining within the framework of the law and the Constitution. All the allegations levelled against me have been proven false in court today. This is a victory for truth, justice, and the law.”
Background & timeline of the case
Following action taken against MLA T. Raja Singh under the ‘Preventive Detention Act’ in August 2022, he had to remain incarcerated in jail from 25 August to 9 November 2022. Following this allegedly objectionable statement, the BJP had also suspended him from the party. Later, ahead of the 2023 assembly elections, the BJP revoked his suspension and once again fielded him as a candidate from the Goshamahal constituency in Bhagyanagar (Hyderabad) city. He was re-elected as well. Last year, Raja Singh left the BJP after being denied permission to file an application for the post of chief of the BJP’s Telangana unit.
Telangana: High court orders release of MLA T. Raja Singh with conditions
November 9, 2022
Hyderabad, Telangana – The Telangana High Court on Wednesday provided major relief to suspended BJP MLA T. Raja Singh. After hearing both sides, the court ordered his release on the condition that he would not hold rallies or press meets. High Court Advocate Karuna Sagar shared this information. It is known that the police had taken action against T. Raja Singh under the PD Act in the case related to alleged remarks on Prophet Mohammad.
Telangana HC after hearing both sides ordered to release suspended BJP MLA T Raja Singh with conditions of not conducting rallies & press meets: Karuna Sagar Advocate, High Court
Police invoked PD Act against T Raja Singh for alleged remarks about prophet Mohammed
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Multiple complaints were lodged against T. Raja Singh after he made controversial remarks regarding Prophet Mohammad in August. A large number of people reached Dabirpura, Bhavani Nagar, Rein Bazar, and Mirchowk police stations to lodge complaints. Angry crowds had also staged protests against the BJP MLA. Cases were registered against him under Sections 295(A) and 153(A), among others.
