The Telangana High Court has refused to quash the FIR filed against BRS MLA KT Rama Rao in connection with the Formula E race case. The FIR, filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), alleges financial irregularities and misuse of public funds. Rao is accused of directing the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) to release ₹50 crore without proper approvals during his tenure as Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development.

The court dismissed Rao's plea to quash the FIR, stating that the allegations warrant investigation. It also lifted the interim protection from arrest previously granted to him, allowing the legal proceedings to continue. Rao's defense argued that the FIR was politically motivated, but the court emphasized the need to investigate the alleged misuse of funds. This case highlights the judiciary's role in addressing allegations of corruption and ensuring accountability.