Court shocks Sharmila and Sunitha

The District Sessions Court in Kadapa has imposed a fine of ₹10,000 each on APCC chief Y.S. Sharmila and Dr. N Sunitha for violating a court order that prohibited them from discussing the Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy murder case during their election campaigns. This development comes after the dismissal of their petitions in the AP High Court, which challenged the Kadapa court's initial gag order.

Here's a summary of the key points:

Violation of Gag Order: Sharmila and Sunitha were found to have violated the court's directive by mentioning the Vivekananda Reddy murder case, currently under investigation by the CBI, during their election campaigns.

High Court Dismissal: The AP High Court dismissed their petitions challenging the gag order and directed them to approach the Kadapa court for further proceedings.

Fine Imposed: The Kadapa sessions court, upon reviewing the case, imposed a fine of ₹10,000 each on Sharmila, Sunitha, and Pulivendula TD candidate B. Tech Ravi, citing that their petition contained false information.

Penalty Payment: The court ordered them to pay the penalty to the District Legal Cell.

This case highlights the importance of adhering to court orders, especially those related to ongoing investigations. The imposition of the fine serves as a reminder that even during election campaigns, there are limits to what can be discussed, particularly when it concerns sensitive legal matters.