Overview
- G.O. RT No.1334, dated July 15, directs police authorities to halt all legal and departmental measures against A. B. Venkateswara Rao The High Court of Andhra Pradesh vacated the FIR and chargesheet that had accused Rao under multiple IPC sections and the Prevention of Corruption Act
- State officials concluded that the case did not warrant a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court, closing the two-year dispute
- Rao had successfully challenged his suspension in the High Court, Supreme Court and CAT, securing reinstatement before retiring on May 31, 2024
- The episode underscored political rivalry between the YSR Congress Party and Telugu Desam Party over corruption and alleged spyware procurement