Overview
- The court granted interim protection to K. Dhanunjaya Reddy, Pellakuru Krishna Mohan Reddy and Balaji Govindappa, exempting them from surrender.
- The Andhra Pradesh High Court had cancelled their default bail and directed surrender by November 26, which now stands stayed.
- The bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices and asked the state to file its response within 10 days.
- Noting 200–400 potential witnesses, the court questioned the purpose of custody and suggested strict conditions could address concerns over influence.
- The case involves allegations of a political–business nexus in liquor procurement from 2019 to 2024, including suppression of established brands and kickbacks.