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Bandi Sanjay's Son Seeks HC Order to Censor Media on POCSO Case
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 11:47 AM
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The son of former Telangana minister Bandi Sanjay has approached the High Court seeking a restraining order against media houses and social media platforms regarding his ongoing POCSO case.
The son of former Telangana minister Bandi Sanjay has filed a petition in the Telangana High Court seeking legal protection for his privacy. The petition requests the court to restrain media outlets and social media platforms from publishing or disseminating information related to the ongoing case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The move comes in light of the sensitive nature of the allegations, which involve a minor. Under the provisions of the POCSO Act, the identity of the victim is strictly protected, and any disclosure can attract legal action. The petitioner argues that continued media coverage and social media chatter are violating these legal safeguards and causing undue distress.
The High Court is expected to examine the petition to determine if a restraining order is necessary to ensure compliance with the law and protect the privacy of the parties involved in the case. No further details regarding the specific relief sought or the current status of the trial have been disclosed in the initial filing.
The move comes in light of the sensitive nature of the allegations, which involve a minor. Under the provisions of the POCSO Act, the identity of the victim is strictly protected, and any disclosure can attract legal action. The petitioner argues that continued media coverage and social media chatter are violating these legal safeguards and causing undue distress.
The High Court is expected to examine the petition to determine if a restraining order is necessary to ensure compliance with the law and protect the privacy of the parties involved in the case. No further details regarding the specific relief sought or the current status of the trial have been disclosed in the initial filing.