Phone Tapping Case: Supreme Court Extends Interim Relief
The Supreme Court has extended interim protection to former Telangana Intelligence chief T. Prabhakar Rao amid allegations of data tampering and political interference in the Telangana phone tapping probe.
The court took strong exception to reports that politicians were allegedly present during Rao's interrogation.
Case Details
- The Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan heard Rao's plea for anticipatory bail.
- An intervention application was filed by the State seeking to vacate Rao's interim protection.
"I will present some facts that will shock the court," said Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Telangana.
Mehta accused Rao of destroying electronic evidence and failing to cooperate with the investigation.
Rao's counsel, Senior Advocate D.S., represented him in the case.
Author's summary: Supreme Court extends protection for ex-Intelligence chief.