It appears the Central Bureau of Investigation, which was aggressively probing the case of the sensational murder of former Andhra Pradesh minister Y S Vivekananda Reddy at his residence in Pulivendula in March 2019, has dropped the gun and is deliberately dodging the investigation.
On Tuesday, the CBI sought more time to file an affidavit in the Supreme Court on whether it intends to continue the probe into the Vivekananda Reddy murder case or withdraw from it. As a result, the Supreme Court adjourned the hearing to September 16.
The apex court had questioned the CBI on whether further investigation into the murder was necessary. In response, Additional Solicitor General S. V. Raju appeared in court on behalf of the CBI requested additional time to submit its affidavit.
The bench headed by Justice M M Sundresh adjourned the hearing to the 16th of this month. The matter will be heard at 2 p.m. on that day.
In August, the CBI informed the Supreme Court that its investigation into the Vivekananda Reddy murder case has been completed and there was nothing more to probe. However, the CBI stated that it will conduct further investigation if ordered.
The apex court also asked the CBI to clarify whether the trial of the case can proceed parallelly with further investigation, if required, and to file its response on the closure report filed by the state govt withdrawing prosecution against Viveka's daughter Sunitha, her husband Rajasekhar Reddy, and CBI officer Ram Singh.
Sunitha moved the apex court seeking to cancel the bail granted to the accused in the Viveka murder case, including YSRCP MP Y S Avinash Reddy.
The Supreme Court earlier said it will take up the petitions only after the CBI answers their queries.
