High Court Delays Hearing on Bhagirath Case Amid Birth Certificate Discrepancies The Hyderabad High Court postponed the hearing on a high-profile case involving Bhagirath, the son of former minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, following a dispute over the accused's age. The case centers on a Poxo complaint filed by a female victim, and the court has ordered an investigation into the discrepancies in the victim's birth certificate. The case, which has drawn significant public attention, involves allegations of sexual misconduct against Bhagirath. The court initially scheduled a hearing on the matter but delayed it after the petitioner's legal team highlighted inconsistencies in the victim's age as stated in the police complaint and her official documents. The victim's birth certificate, issued by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, lists her birth year as 2008, while her PAN card records it as 2010. This discrepancy has raised questions about the accuracy of the evidence presented by the prosecution. During the hearing, the petitioner's lawyer, Niranjana Reddy, argued that the victim's age was critical to determining the legal validity of the case. He cited the police complaint, which states the victim was 15 years old at the time of the alleged incident, but pointed out that the birth certificate and PAN card contradict this. The court, however, emphasized that the victim's age should not be used to determine her legal status as a criminal until the case is fully resolved. The court also addressed the legal team's conduct during the proceedings, warning that any further misconduct could result in the case being transferred to another bench.#greater_hyderabad_municipal_corporation #hyderabad_high_court #bhagirath #bandi_sanjay_kumar #niranjana_reddy
