Mohan Babu gets SC Relief In Journalist Case

Hyderabad: In a big relief to Telugu actor Manchu Mohan Babu, the Supreme Court on Thursday granted him anticipatory bail in the case relating to the attack on a journalist. The Apex Court pronounced the orders on a petition filed by Mohan Babu, challenging the Telangana High Court order, which had dismissed his plea for anticipatory bail.

The High Court had pronounced its orders on December 23, 2024. The veteran actor had sought anticipatory bail on health grounds. The veteran actor, who is also a former Member of Parliament, was booked for an attempt to murder after he attacked a reporter after grabbing his mike. The reporter was injured and admitted to a hospital.

The incident had occurred on the night of December 10 during the chaos at Mohan Babu's house at Jalpally in Hyderabad amid a dispute with his actor son Manchu Manoj. Rachakonda Police, initially registered a case under Bharat Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) section 118 (1) (causing hurt with dangerous weapons or substances) against Mohan Babu, and later, added section 109 (attempt to murder).