**Supreme Court Overturns FIR Against Mohan Babu and Son in Rally Case**
The Supreme Court has annulled the FIR against Telugu actor Mohan Babu and his son Vishnu Vardhan Babu, stemming from a 2019 incident involving a rally that allegedly breached the Model Code of Conduct. This case is linked to a protest at a university concerning the government’s release of funds.
A bench led by Justice BV Nagarathna overturned the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s decision, which had previously declined to dismiss the case, citing a lack of valid reasons to proceed.
In 2019, Mohan Babu, who serves as the Chairman of Sri Vidyaniketan Educational Institutions in A. Rangampet Village, along with other participants, organized a rally from the university to the Tirupati–Madanapalli Road. The demonstrators reportedly voiced their grievances against the then-ruling Andhra Pradesh government for failing to provide fee reimbursements to students.
The protest, which occurred between 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM, allegedly disrupted traffic and posed risks to public safety, despite the enforcement of the Election Commission of India’s Model Code of Conduct and prohibitory orders.
The petitioners contended that they had made several appeals to the government for the release of the reimbursement funds, but no action was taken, prompting the peaceful protest. They argued that the Model Code of Conduct was inapplicable to them since they were not contesting in the 2019 Assembly Election or supporting any political party.
Conversely, the prosecution maintained that the entire event was recorded on video, with specific actions attributed to the petitioners. They claimed that the protest obstructed public and vehicular movement for four hours, constituting cognizable offenses.
In conclusion, the Supreme Court’s ruling highlights the complexities surrounding the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct and the rights to peaceful protest, setting a significant precedent for similar cases in the future.
**FAQ**
*What was the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling regarding Mohan Babu?*
The Supreme Court invalidated the FIR against Mohan Babu and his son, stating there were insufficient grounds to continue the case related to the 2019 rally.
