Mohan Babu’s pre-arrest bail plea rejected

HYDERABAD: Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of veteran actor and former Rajya Sabha MP Manchu Mohan Babu in a case related to alleged assault on a journalist. An FIR (No. 645 of 2024) was registered against the actor at Pahadishareef Police Station on December 10, 2024.

While refusing to grant immediate relief, the court issued notices to the state of Telangana and other authorities, directing them to file responses by December 19, 2024.

The FIR alleges that at around 8.05 pm on December 10, the complainant, a journalist, was invited to Mohan Babu’s residence by his son and actor Manchu Manoj, during coverage of a family dispute.