Hyderabad: Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court addressed a plea filed by Raheel Amir, son of former Bodhan MLA Mohammed Shakeel Aamir, seeking to annul a First Information Report (FIR) registered against him in connection with a rash driving incident.
Following deliberation on the petitioner’s contentions, the court issued notices to the government and other relevant parties involved in the case, scheduling further proceedings for June 11.
The petition challenges the assertion that Raheel was responsible for a road accident that transpired in the early hours of December 24, 2023. The incident involved a collision between a BMW car and a barricade at Begumpet, opposite Praja Bhavan. Despite no casualties or injuries, the case gained prominence amid accusations of impersonation and alleged attempts to shield a politician’s son from legal repercussions.
According to the petition, a police head constable initially filed the FIR naming one Abdul Asif as the accused. However, Raheel was subsequently implicated as the primary accused based on Asif’s purported confession while in police custody.
Raheel contends that such a confession is inadmissible under the law. Citing Supreme Court precedents, he asserts that statements made before the police, particularly by co-accused individuals, hold no evidentiary value.
Highlighting the dearth of substantial evidence beyond the contested confession, Raheel seeks the dismissal of the FIR against him.
Justice Lakshman, having considered the arguments presented by the petitioner, issued notices to the State of Telangana, represented by its public prosecutor at the high court, as well as another involved party in the case.
