Overview

• The Special Judicial First Class Magistrate for Excise Cases in Hyderabad issued the warrant on July 24 after Bandi Sanjay Kumar failed to appear at the scheduled hearing.
• The case dates back to October 2021 and involves alleged violations of the model code of conduct during the Huzurabad Assembly bye-election.
• Kumar’s counsel cited his parliamentary duties for the absence, but the magistrate noted he had ignored multiple earlier summons.
• Following a 2023 police chargesheet, the matter was transferred to the special court that handles cases against MPs and MLAs.
• The court has adjourned proceedings to July 30, giving the minister another opportunity to comply with the summons.