Supreme Court stays tree felling in Telangana’s Kancha Gachibowli forest; Directs High Court Registrar to inspect and submit report
On 2-04-2025, the Telangana High Court had passed a stay on the tree felling in the area
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Telangana HC denies relief to BSF personnel wards claiming eligibility for reservation granted to Armed Forces personnel’s wards in medical courses
“The Act which governs the services, the method of recruitment, the conditions of services and tenure of Armed Forces and CAPF are different and by no stretch of imagination, it can be said that the Armed Forces viz., Army, Navy and Air Force and BSF/CAPF forms a homogenous class.”
Telangana HC revokes prohibition on children below age of 16 from watching late night movies in theatres
“The order of this Court dated 24-01-2025 may have ramifications all over the State and may cause substantial loss to the multiplexes/theatres during release of new movies.”
Telangana HC rejects PIL challenging prohibition on candidates with more than 2 children from contesting panchayat elections; imposes Rs. 25,000 costs
“If certain persons were held to be ineligible to contest the election having more than two children, such persons may be ‘persons aggrieved’ and could have assailed that decision in an independent capacity and not as a PIL.”
‘Court’s power cannot be run down by seeking random directions, where there is legal course’; Telangana HC dismisses husband’s habeas corpus plea for wife’s production
The Court stated that the writ of habeas corpus was the most powerful safeguard against arbitrary acts of the executive, or even of private individuals, transgressing personal liberty.
President appoints Additional Judges for the High Courts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
The Additional Judges were appointed by the President of India in exercise of powers under Article 224(1) of the Constitution.
‘Social media complaints cannot be seen as lacking in gravity’; Telangana HC denies relief to caterer whose license was terminated after customer complaints
“Complaints/customer feedback on social media is an accepted mode of registering complaints against a service provider and the petitioner cannot adopt an ostrich policy in today’s time on the pretext that social media complaints do not deserve to be treated with seriousness.”
Telangana HC refuses to quash FIR against Former Minister KT Rao over alleged misuse of public funds in Formula E Championship
“It is relevant to note that the FIR need not disclose any specific offence. The FIR should indicate that prima facie an allegation of commission of an offence exists and such an allegation requires an investigation.”
‘Child witness evidence appears to be result of tutoring’; Telangana HC acquits man convicted of raping 9-year-old girl
“The evidence of a child witness can easily be influenced by the elders in the family. Acceptance of the child witness evidence would be dangerous in the present circumstances of the case as the evidence appears to be a result of tutoring. Not examining the father and grandfather of the victim, who were sleeping by the side of the victim girl is fatal to the prosecution case”.
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Following a meticulous assessment of the qualifications, integrity, capabilities and giving due consideration to a range of factors, the President appointed Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 09-11-2023.
Telangana HC declares Section 10-A of Telangana (Regulation of Appointments to Public Services and Rationalization of Staff Pattern and Pat Structure) Act, 1994 as ultra vires
There exists no power under Section 101 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 to introduce an independent provision like Section 10-A in Telangana (Regulation of Appointments to Public Services and Rationalization of Staff Pattern and Pat Structure) Act, 1994, which runs contrary to an existing provision i.e., the Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Education Service Rules, without amending, modifying, or repealing it.
Land allocation at basic rates to privileged groups is ‘capricious’ and ‘irrational’; SC strikes down land allotment policy favoring Judges, MPs, MLAs, and Journalists in Hyderabad
“Government servants, elected legislators, Judges in the Supreme Court and High Court, and prominent journalists do not belong to the “weaker” or per se deserving sections of our society, warranting special State reservations to land allotment.”
Know Thy Judge | Justice Suresh Kumar Kait — 28th Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court
From his leadership roles during his student days to his significant contributions as an advocate and judge, Justice Suresh Kumar Kait’s journey serves as an inspiration for aspiring legal professionals, especially those from humble beginnings.
Whether High Court, in exercise of judicial review power, can direct Speaker to decide disqualification petitions within a fixed timeframe? Telangana HC to decide
The present appeals are filed in relation to writ petitions which challenged the inaction of the Speaker of Telangana Legislative Assembly in adjudicating the petitions seeking disqualification of three members of Legislative Assembly.
Timeline of 90 days for filing appeal prescribed under S.21 of NIA Act is ‘justice bar’, to be applied equally to accused and agency: Telangana HC
The doors of justice cannot selectively be shut to a few and not to others, particularly where the life and liberty of the accused is at stake.
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Driving vehicle without number plate not cheating under Section 420 IPC; police can impose fine: Telangana High Court
It was stated that to attract Section 420 of the Penal Code, 1860, the accused must cheat and dishonestly induce the victim to deliver any property to any person or make, alter, or destroy a part of valuable property.
Upholding a Legacy of Empowerment, Progress and Tradition, Justice Hima Kohli, bids farewell to the Supreme Court
Justice Hima Kohli, who bids farewell to the Supreme Court, became the first woman Chief Justice of the High Court for the State of Telangana and became the ninth woman to be elevated to the Supreme Court of India.
Telangana HC stays demolition of N. Convention, founded by actor Nagarjuna and entrepreneur Nalla Preetham Reddy
Since petitioner disputes the fact that respondent-authorities have served the show-cause notice, thus, respondent-authorities are directed to demonstrate the manner and mode of service of the show-cause notice on petitioner before passing the speaking order.
HIGH COURT AUGUST 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on Yuvraj Singh; Rajdeep Sardesai; Malabar Gold; International tax charges; and more
A quick review of reported cases this week from various High Courts across the country