Justice G Sreedevi of the Telangana High Court on Friday directed the release of former TV 9 CEO Ravi Prakash, who is facing criminal charges from the broadcasting company. Ravi Prakash had filed a fresh application to quash a fresh criminal case filed against him by Krishna Rao, an employee of TV5, alleging that he created fake documents.
Pradhyumna Kumar Reddy, counsel for the petitioner, pointed out that the offence, according to Krishna Rao, was committed on May 6, when the accused was in jail in connection with another criminal
case. He also said it was planned to hold the petitioner in jail from Dasera to Diwali and nullify the effect of an earlier bail granted in another case by the court.
The judge directed the IX Metropolitan Magistrate, Cyberabad, to ensure the release of petitioner on his executing a bond for Rs 15,000 and producing two sureties. It is learnt that the wife of the petitioner had filed an independent writ petition challenging the order of remand made by the Magistrate.