State vs Karri 'Spider Satti' Babu — Odisha theft case

Updates

1. Judgment9 Feb 2026

   Odisha court acquits Karri 'Spider Satti' Babu in theft case

   The Odisha court has acquitted Karri 'Spider Satti' Babu in the theft case involving the residence of a senior Congress leader. The court noted that the police failed to record the confessional statement of the accused.

   Explanation in simple terms

   An Odisha court has officially cleared Karri Spider Satti Babu of all charges in a theft case. This judgment means the court found that there was not enough evidence to prove he committed the crime. As a result, he has been acquitted, which means he is no longer considered guilty and is free from any legal punishment related to this specific accusation.

   newindianexpress.com
2. News7 Feb 2026

   A burglary, a manhunt and an acquittal: how a high-profile theft case against a lone accused collapsed in Odisha court

   On February 13, Karri 'Spider Satti' Babu was arrested in Andhra Pradesh, 18 days says after he allegedly struck a senior Congress leader's house in Odisha.

   Explanation in simple terms

   A high-profile theft case in Odisha against Karri Satti Babu has officially ended with his acquittal. Although police launched a major manhunt to catch him for the burglary, the court found that the evidence presented was not strong enough to prove his guilt. As a result, the judge cleared him of all charges, meaning the case against him has collapsed and he is now free.

   indianexpress.com