In a move aimed at restoring public faith in the justice system, the Supreme Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the investigation into the 2021 murder of lawyers Gattu Vaman Rao and PV Nagamani in the Peddapalli district of Telangana. The decision was delivered by a bench of Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh, following a prolonged legal battle and widespread demands for a fair and impartial investigation.
Gattu Vaman Rao and PV Nagamani were well-known for their work in filing numerous Public Interest Litigations (PILs) challenging corruption and human rights violations in the region. The couple was brutally attacked and killed in broad daylight on February 15, 2021. Despite multiple arrests of suspects since the incident, no convictions have been made to date, leading to public outcry and demands for a more thorough investigation.
The Supreme Court’s order comes as a relief to the family, friends, and supporters of the slain lawyers who have been advocating for a fair and unbiased probe. The CBI is expected to take over the case from the Telangana police and conduct a comprehensive investigation into the murders.
The decision has been hailed by various political parties and civil society groups as a step towards ensuring justice for the victims and their families. The case is significant given the couple’s dedication to fighting corruption and human rights violations in the region, and the lack of progress in the investigation so far.
It remains to be seen how the CBI will conduct the probe and whether it will lead to the conviction of those responsible for the murders. The case is expected to be closely watched by the public and the media as it unfolds.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
