Hit-and-run case: Jagan’s quash petition posted for hearing on June 27

Thu Jun 26 12:34:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the article followed by a rewritten news report:

**Summary:**

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy filed a petition to quash his name as A2 in a case regarding the death of an elderly man, Ch. Singaiah, who was allegedly crushed by a vehicle in Reddy’s rally. The High Court has scheduled the hearing for June 27. Reddy claims he is innocent, the charges are politically motivated, and his arrest is intended to stifle political dissent. He argues there’s no risk of him absconding or tampering with evidence.

**News Article:**

**High Court to Hear Jagan Mohan Reddy’s Quash Petition in Rally Death Case**

**VIJAYAWADA, June 26, 2025** – The Andhra Pradesh High Court has agreed to hear a petition filed by YSRCP President and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, seeking to quash his involvement in a case concerning the death of an elderly man, Ch. Singaiah. The incident occurred during a rally in Rentapalla village, Palnadu district, where Singaiah was allegedly crushed by a vehicle in Reddy’s convoy.

Reddy has been named as accused number two (A2) under Section 105, read with 49, of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhitha (BNS), 2023, related to the incident. Justice Y. Lakshmana Rao scheduled the hearing for tomorrow, June 27, after Reddy’s lawyers pressed for urgent consideration.

In his petition, Reddy asserts his innocence, claiming the charges are a result of political vendetta. He argues that the First Information Report (FIR) was tailored to implicate him and stifle his political activities. Reddy further contended that his arrest would be an abuse of process, as there’s no risk of him fleeing or tampering with evidence.

The State’s counsel initially requested a later hearing date in July, but Justice Lakshmana Rao opted to address the matter sooner, observing that coercive steps against Reddy would likely be put on hold. The case has drawn significant attention, raising questions about political motivations and the right to assembly in Andhra Pradesh.

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