On December 13, 2024, the Telangana High Court granted interim bail to Allu Arjun. Despite the court’s decision, procedural delays led to him spending the night in Chanchalguda Jail. His release is anticipated the next morning.
Image – Telangana state portal
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
- ARREST and CHARGES: Allu Arjun was taken into custody on December 13, 2024, following a tragic stampede at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the December 4 premiere of his film, Pushpa 2: The Rule. The incident claimed the life of a woman named Revathi and left her eight-year-old son critically injured. Authorities held Allu Arjun, along with his security team and the theatre management, responsible, charging them with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and negligence under Sections 105 and 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
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- COURT HEARINGS: After undergoing a medical examination at Gandhi Hospital, Allu Arjun was presented in the Nampally Court. His legal team promptly moved the Telangana High Court, filing a petition to dismiss the FIR lodged against him. The High Court scheduled the hearing for 4 PM that same day. Representing Allu Arjun are Senior Advocate Niranjan Reddy and Advocate Ashok Reddy. Meanwhile, the prosecution contended that the actor and his team failed to notify authorities about his attendance at the event, which they claimed contributed to insufficient crowd management.
- ARGUMENTS: The defense contended that the charges of culpable homicide and negligence were unwarranted, asserting that Allu Arjun had neither criminal intent nor prior knowledge of the potential risks. They argued that the unfortunate incident stemmed from the theatre management’s failure to ensure proper crowd control.
CHARGES.
- Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder: This charge indicates that the actions of Allu Arjun and his team contributed to Revathi’s death, though there was no intent to cause harm.
- Negligence: This charge points to a lack of due diligence by Allu Arjun and his team, whose failure to take necessary precautions allegedly led to the stampede and the resulting casualties.
INFLUENCE ON THIS CASE.
The case has sparked widespread attention and stirred reactions from various circles.Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Party Working President Kalavakuntla Taraka Rama Rao slammed the arrest, calling it a sign of the “rulers’ insecurity.” Filmmaker Ashok Pandit also defended Allu Arjun, stating that promoting his film wasn’t to blame, and the accountability rested with event management and crowd control.
In a heartfelt gesture, Allu Arjun extended his condolences to Revathi’s family, offering Rs 25 lakhs in compensation and committing to cover the medical expenses for her injured son. The film industry has rallied behind the actor, with producer Dil Raju and other prominent figures standing in solidarity during this turbulent period.
