The Supreme Court has granted relief to accused Mattaiah (A4) in the high-profile cash-for-vote case linked to Telangana politics. Mattaiah had earlier been acquitted by the Telangana High Court in 2016, but the then KCR-led government had challenged the verdict in the Supreme Court, keeping the case under judicial scrutiny for years.
The matter reached its final stage when the bench headed by Chief Justice Gavai concluded arguments on the issue on the 22nd of this month. Today, the Supreme Court delivered its verdict, upholding the acquittal and providing relief to Mattaiah, marking a significant development in the long-running case.
This decision has been closely watched due to its political implications, as the case had involved allegations of electoral malpractice. The Supreme Court’s ruling now ends Mattaiah’s legal battle in this matter, reaffirming the earlier High Court decision.
