Tue Aug 05 18:23:56 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The High Court closed a writ petition filed by Vadhtya Ramulu, who alleged harassment by constable G. Venkatesh of Maheshwaram police station. Ramulu claimed Venkatesh repeatedly summoned him to the police station without reason and harassed him because he filed a separate writ petition seeking an inquiry into the purchase of Bhoodan lands by certain officials. Venkatesh explained he contacted Ramulu for village history information related to an old case and denied the harassment allegations. The Judge, after hearing the constable’s explanation, closed the petition but directed the police to refrain from summoning Ramulu.

**News Article:**

**High Court Dismisses Harassment Petition Against Constable**

**HYDERABAD, August 5, 2025** – The High Court today dismissed a writ petition filed by Vadhtya Ramulu, who alleged harassment by constable G. Venkatesh of the Maheshwaram police station. Justice K. Lakshman closed the case after Constable Venkatesh personally appeared before the court to explain his actions.

Ramulu claimed in his petition that Venkatesh repeatedly called him and summoned him to the police station without providing a specific reason. He further alleged that the harassment was linked to a separate writ petition he filed, seeking a Commission of Inquiry into the purchase of Bhoodan lands by certain IAS and IPS officers.

Constable Venkatesh countered these claims, stating he contacted Ramulu seeking information about village history for an old case. He denied threatening Ramulu or attempting to influence him to withdraw the Bhoodan land inquiry petition.

Following the constable’s explanation, Justice Lakshman closed the petition. However, the court directed the Maheshwaram police to refrain from summoning Ramulu to the police station in the future.

The case highlights ongoing tensions between citizens and law enforcement and the importance of accountability and transparency in police interactions.

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