The Telangana High Court has accepted a lunch motion petition filed on behalf of Minister K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) in the ongoing Formula-E case, a high-profile investigation involving allegations of financial misconduct. KTR, listed as Accused No. 1 (A-1), has sought legal relief by requesting the court to allow the presence of a lawyer during his interrogation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). The High Court is expected to hear the petition in its afternoon session, a decision that could significantly impact the trajectory of the investigation.

The Formula-E case has garnered public and media attention due to allegations of quid pro quo deals between political figures and corporate entities, as well as financial irregularities surrounding the international racing event. KTR’s legal counsel has emphasized the importance of ensuring transparency and fairness, arguing that allowing legal representation during questioning will prevent undue influence or procedural lapses. Meanwhile, the ACB continues its probe, intensifying scrutiny on high-ranking officials and private companies involved in the case.

This development comes amid a backdrop of multiple raids and court petitions linked to the Formula-E investigation. Over recent weeks, the case has seen key updates, including the dismissal of earlier petitions by KTR seeking to quash the FIR against him and interim relief from arrest. The High Court’s decision on this latest petition is expected to have far-reaching implications, shaping both the legal proceedings and political discourse in Telangana.