Brief Facts : The judicial officer had made some statements on a TV show with regard to the was government was being run. It is also alleged that he stated that he is looking forward to cutting off head of the CM.
Summary : It was contended by the petitioner that he was merely expressing disaffection towards the government and did not call for a violent overthrow of the government. The public prosecutor contended that the Judicial officer was fully aware of the consequences of his statements. He also submitted that under Rule 15 to 17 of AP Civil Services rules o serving officer of the Government can speak about any aspect relating to the functioning of the Government or make any comments on superior officers except with the permission of the State Government. However, the court granted him bail observing that the crime is based on a statement that is said to have been made in a television debate that is recorded and cannot be altered or tampered with and further, a period of 60 days has already elapsed, and as such, the question of any further tampering with or affecting the investigation would not arise.
