Rachakonda Police

Hyderabad, July 2 – The Telangana High Court came down heavily on the Rachakonda police for their alleged interference in civil disputes, questioning the legality of their actions and criticizing what it called a growing trend of police overreach in property matters.

By Naveed Uddin Khan Uzair

Justice Tadakamalla Vinod Kumar, presiding over a single-judge bench, expressed shock after learning that Pamu Sudershanam, a litigant involved in a long-standing civil case, was allegedly detained at Nagole police station from morning till evening on June 19. The judge was astonished to hear that Sudershanam was held without a valid criminal charge, and that the case involved a private property dispute at Plot No. 65 in Krushi Nagar, Bandlaguda — a matter already under civil litigation since 2000 with injunction orders in the petitioner’s favor.

The court summoned Rachakonda Commissioner Sudheer Babu via video conference and directed the Station House Officer (SHO) of Nagole to appear in person. Justice Kumar questioned the basis for filing a criminal case against Sudershanam in a matter already being adjudicated in civil court, and asked for clarity on the alleged Rs. 55 lakh payment involved in the police-brokered settlement efforts.

The judge condemned the police’s conduct, stating:

“It is appalling that court orders are disregarded and that the police are behaving like arbitrators in property disputes, particularly since the formation of Telangana State.”

The court noted that the SHO allegedly detained Sudershanam and pressured him to resolve the dispute with S. Janga Reddy, Thurpati Krishna, and Thurpati Ramchander, reportedly for a sum of Rs. 55 lakh.

Justice Kumar urged the Director General of Police (DGP) to educate officers on the appropriate handling of civil matters and emphasized that police should not act beyond their jurisdiction. The hearing of Sudershanam’s case was adjourned to the second week of July.

Group-1 Exam Irregularities Also Under Court Scrutiny

In a separate matter, Justice Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao heard six writ petitions filed by Group-1 aspirants who were allegedly excluded from the Telangana Public Service Commission’s (TGPSC) main exam rankings. The petitioners are demanding a judicial probe into the recruitment process, citing procedural violations.

Their counsel, Rachna, highlighted that TGPSC issued two hall tickets per candidate, a deviation from standard procedures observed by institutions like the UPSC. Petitioners also alleged irregularities in the conduct of the Group-1 preliminary examination held on October 21, 2024.

Earlier, on April 17, the High Court had instructed TGPSC not to issue appointment orders but allowed certificate verification. The hearing on the recruitment irregularities, including the petitions by Parmesh Matta and others, was deferred to Wednesday.

Opinion by Naveed Uddin Khan Uzair, Crime Today News

When Enforcers Become Arbitrators: Telangana High Court Sends a Clear Warning

The Telangana High Court’s stern rebuke of the Rachakonda police isn’t just a commentary on a single incident—it’s a damning reflection of a growing and dangerous trend in our law enforcement system: the unchecked overreach of police into civil matters.

Justice Tadakamalla Vinod Kumar’s outrage over the illegal detention of Pamu Sudershanam isn’t misplaced. A man entangled in a civil property dispute—pending since 2000 with standing court orders—was reportedly held in a police station for nearly an entire day. The most disturbing part? This was allegedly done to coerce him into a settlement involving a ₹55 lakh payoff. This isn’t policing; it’s intimidation under the guise of law.

If proven, such actions reflect a collapse of institutional boundaries. The police are meant to uphold court orders, not override them with street-level negotiations funded by backdoor dealings. And yet, as the judge observed, this is becoming increasingly common in Telangana since statehood.

The role of the judiciary is clear: to adjudicate. The role of the police is equally clear: to enforce. When these roles blur, we inch closer to a system where might overrides rights—and property disputes become battlegrounds not in courtrooms, but in police stations.

The court’s directive to the DGP to educate officers on the limits of their jurisdiction is necessary, but not sufficient. What we need is structural reform. This includes:

• Independent oversight bodies to monitor police conduct in civil disputes.

• Mandatory disciplinary action for officers who flout judicial boundaries.

• Clear legal frameworks that protect citizens from coercion during ongoing litigation.

The same day’s hearing on alleged irregularities in the Group-1 recruitment process further underlines how institutional mismanagement is eroding public trust. When two hall tickets are issued for a single exam—a basic breach of process—the fairness of the system comes into serious question. Meritocracy is not merely about selecting the best candidates; it’s about doing so transparently and consistently.

Both cases, though seemingly separate, converge on a common theme: systems of authority behaving with impunity. Whether it’s the police manipulating property disputes or a commission altering recruitment norms, the public is left with uncertainty and fear.

The Telangana High Court’s stance sends a necessary message—the law must remain the highest authority. Police stations are not to become makeshift arbitration halls, and constitutional rights cannot be reduced to negotiable settlements. Accountability is not optional; it is fundamental to democracy.

It is now the responsibility of both the executive and law enforcement leadership to take this message seriously. The time to course-correct is now—before trust is broken beyond repair.

(With inputs from agencies)

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