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Legal Setback for Meenakshi Natarajan Averted Amid Controversy
In a recent legal development, Congress advocate Ravi Shankar Jandhyala successfully argued against the jurisdiction of the court in a case involving Meenakshi Natarajan and other political figures. He stated,
“The second, third, fourth, and fifth respondents, including the general secretary, are either MLCs or present sitting MLAs. This court does not have the jurisdiction to issue a summons to us. The court accepted my contention and agreed to return the petition.”Special courts dedicated to handling criminal cases related to current and former Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) were established to expedite legal proceedings and combat political corruption.
The controversy traces back to a private complaint lodged by Srilatha in September 2025 at the Nampally IV Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Hyderabad. In her complaint, Srilatha accused Natarajan of providing support to Kumbham Shivakumar Reddy, who faces serious allegations, including sexual misconduct and threats. Despite multiple complaints, she claims that Congress leaders, including Natarajan, failed to act against Reddy.
Srilatha's complaint specifically names seven Congress officials, with Natarajan listed as Respondent #4. Other prominent names include Mahesh Kumar Goud, the Pradesh Congress Chief, and Minister Vakati Srihari. The Narayanpet MLA, Chitten Parnika Reddy, is also implicated in this case.
The ramifications of this undisclosed case were significant for Natarajan, costing her a potential Rajya Sabha seat from Madhya Pradesh. The returning officer rejected her election affidavit due to her failure to disclose the ongoing legal matters. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges facing political figures in India as they navigate the intersection of law and politics.
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