Former Additional Advocate General (AAG) Ponnavolu Sudhakar Reddy has been denied police protection by the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The court ruled that his position does not automatically qualify him for such protection.
Ponnavolu had petitioned the High Court seeking additional security. The court, however, clarified that holding constitutional or statutory positions alone does not entitle an individual to police protection.
The High Court also noted that the Security Review Committee had determined there was no imminent threat to life. Objections to the committee’s report can be formally challenged. Additionally, if a threat to life is confirmed and the government provides security, Ponnavolu will be responsible for the associated costs.
