The Telangana High Court has issued an interim order preventing the arrest of K.T. Rama Rao, the working president of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), until December 30, 2024. Justice N. Shravan Kumar Venkat directed that the investigation should continue and that Mr. Rama Rao should cooperate with the investigators. The next hearing is scheduled for December 27, 2024.

Details of the Corruption Case

 The case involves allegations of corruption related to the release of funds for the Formula E race during the BRS government. The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) registered the case, prompting the investigation into the financial dealings and the allocation of funds for the event.

 K.T. Rama Rao’s Response

 K.T. Rama Rao has consistently maintained his innocence, asserting that there is no evidence of corruption in the case. He emphasized that the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) had the legal provision to spend funds on developmental activities for the city. Mr. Rama Rao filed a lunch motion in the High Court seeking protection from arrest, which was granted by the interim order.

Next Steps in the Investigation

 The investigation will continue as directed by the High Court, with Mr. Rama Rao expected to cooperate fully. The case has been posted for the next hearing on December 27, 2024, where further developments and findings will be presented.