Supreme Court Upholds Arrest of K. Rajasekhar Reddy in ₹3,200 Crore Liquor Scam: Facts, Legal Issues & Judgment
In a crucial ruling, the Supreme Court of India upheld the arrest of K. Rajasekhar Reddy , one of the main accused in the high-profile ₹3,200 crore liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh. The court’s decision reinforces the judiciary's stance on tackling serious economic offences and sends a strong message against the misuse of public funds Fact of the Case The liquor scam involves allegations of a massive criminal conspiracy to manipulate the state's liquor policy, benefiting certain contractors and companies. K. Rajasekhar Reddy allegedly played a key role in: Using shell companies and benami transactions to hide illicit profits Facilitating manipulation of liquor licences and supply chain Laundering black money through complex networks The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Reddy under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) . He challenged his arrest in the Supreme Court, claiming it was illegal and politically motivated. Issue Before the Court ...