Jagan Reddy Attends CBI Court Hearing
Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, appeared before a special court for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases in Nampally, Hyderabad, today, November 20, 2025.His appearance was in connection with the long-running disproportionate assets (DA) case, complying with a recent directive issued by the court.
Mr. Reddy, the president of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), arrived at the court premises amid tight security and the gathering of a large number of his supporters. This marks a significant event as it is his first physical appearance in the court for this batch of cases in nearly six years. He had last attended a hearing in person in January 2020, while he was serving as the Chief Minister.
The CBI court had earlier ordered the former Chief Minister to be physically present for the hearing after the investigative agency reportedly opposed his plea for an exemption from personal attendance. This legal compliance comes after he had recently sought an exemption, citing various reasons, following his return from a court-permitted overseas tour in October.7
The disproportionate assets case against Mr. Reddy dates back to May 2012. The Central Bureau of Investigation had registered cases against him, alleging that he amassed wealth through a series of ‘quid pro quo’ deals. These deals are alleged to have taken place during the tenure of his late father, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, as Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh between 2004 and 2009.
Investigators have consistently alleged that several corporate entities and business houses made substantial investments, often at high premiums, into his various companies, including Jagathi Publications and Bharathi Cements. These investments, according to the prosecution, were in exchange for undue governmental favors, such as land allotments, mining leases, and regulatory clearances granted by the then-state government.
The former Chief Minister has always strongly denied these accusations, maintaining that the cases are politically motivated. He has been charge-sheeted as the primary accused (A1) in a total of eleven cases filed by the CBI concerning these alleged financial irregularities. He has been out on bail since September 2013.
During today’s brief appearance, the court formally recorded Mr. Reddy’s presence, and a pending application regarding his attendance was subsequently closed. His legal team confirmed that his presence was noted as required by the court’s earlier order. The ongoing proceedings in the batch of cases, which includes the hearing of several discharge petitions filed by the accused, are scheduled to continue. The court is expected to proceed with the hearings on a daily basis to move the case forward. The next date for the formal hearing is expected to be announced shortly.
The large gathering of party supporters outside the Nampally court complex highlighted the continued political significance of the case, which remains a focal point in the political discourse of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Mr. Reddy left the premises shortly after marking his presence and did not address the waiting media.
