Court dismisses 2020 protest case against CPI(M) leaders - The HinduPublished - August 18, 2026 12:52 am IST - VISAKHAPATNAMThe Fourth Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court on Monday dismissed a case against seven CPI(M) and CITU leaders over a protest at Maddilapalem Junction in 2020, the CPI(M) stated in a release.The case was filed by the MVP police, alleging that the leaders obstructed traffic and interfered with police duties during a demonstration in support of farmers protesting in Delhi. The accused included CPI(M) senior leader Ch. Narsingarao, district secretariat members B. Gangarao, R.K.S.V. Kumar, and P. Mani, district committee member Botta Eswaramma, and Maddilapalem zone committee member K. Kumari.CPI(M) leaders welcomed the verdict, describing the case as false and saying the police had failed to produce proper evidence. The party thanked Judge K. Vasudeva Rao and advocate K.A.J. Poornima for representing the accused.Published - August 18, 2026 12:52 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }