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Bandi Sanjay Kumar files defamation suit in Hyderabad to silence links to son FIR
Politics
Published on 15 May 2026
Court demand targets TV and social media take-downs now
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar has approached Hyderabad City Civil Court with a defamation suit, seeking removal of content across satellite TV channels, YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram that allegedly links him to a case involving his son Bandi Bhagirath. He filed two interlocutory applications—one to stop further broadcast or publication and another to immediately remove past week postings. His counsel warned that non-compliance could amount to contempt of court. The dispute follows his son’s anticipatory bail plea linked to a Telangana FIR and POCSO allegations.
- Bandi Sanjay Kumar filed a defamation suit in Hyderabad City Civil Court
- He seeks removal of allegedly linking content from satellite TV and major platforms
- Two interlocutory applications were filed for stop-broadcast and immediate takedown
- Non-compliance is warned to be treated as contempt of court
- His son previously approached the Telangana High Court for anticipatory bail
- The underlying FIR includes POCSO and sections under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
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