“Factually Incorrect”: KTR’s Advocate Denies Passport Seizure Reports
Advocate Jakkula Laxman denies reports that the ACB Court ordered the seizure of KTR's passport in the Formula-E case, calling them factually incorrect.
The legal representative for Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao has strongly refuted recent media reports claiming that a court has ordered the seizure of his client's passport. Advocate Jakkula Laxman clarified on Tuesday that the news circulating regarding the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Court's directions is entirely inaccurate.
Misrepresentation of Court Proceedings
Addressing the controversy, Advocate Laxman stated that certain news outlets have published misleading information. He emphasized that the reports suggesting the ACB Court had issued a directive to the Passport Authority to seize KTR's passport are "factually incorrect" and represent a misinterpretation of the actual legal proceedings.
According to the legal counsel, the current status of the matter is as follows:
- The ACB has merely filed an application before the court.
- The purpose of this application is to seek the production of KTR's passport.
- No official order has been passed by the court directing the Passport Authority to seize the document.
Legal Team Awaits Official Notice
Laxman further noted that KTR's legal team has not yet been served with any formal notice regarding the ACB's application. He maintained that once the notice is officially received, the team will take the necessary steps to protect their client's interests.
"After receiving the notice, we will file an appropriate counter and place our objections before the Court," Laxman explained. He added that the legal team intends to scrutinize the specific grounds and circumstances under which the ACB moved the court for the passport's production.
Cooperation in Formula-E Investigation
The advocate highlighted that KTR has been consistently cooperating with the ongoing investigation into the Formula-E case. The legal team plans to examine why the ACB has filed this application at this stage, especially given the level of cooperation provided by the BRS leader.
Moving forward, the lawyers will conduct a thorough examination of the application and all relevant court records. Following this review, they will hold discussions to determine the most appropriate legal strategy and take further steps in the matter.