HYDRAA not above law, not supercop: HC

The Telangana High Court has strongly criticised the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA), stating that its officials cannot place themselves above the law. The court observed that some officials appeared to behave as if they were “a class apart,” raising serious concerns about misuse of authority. Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti made it clear that HYDRAA must function strictly within the legal framework and respect established judicial boundaries.

The court’s remarks came while hearing a case involving alleged illegal entry into a private property at Lothkunta in Alwal, despite prior court orders protecting the landowner’s possession. The judge подчеркнул that HYDRAA officials are not “supercops of governance” and cannot act beyond the powers granted to them by law. The High Court’s strong stance underscores the importance of accountability and adherence to legal procedures by government agencies.