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.
Telangana High Court
‘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”.
Know Thy Judge | Justice Satish Chandra Sharma – Supreme Court of India
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.
Know Thy Judge | Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao, the 16th Chief Justice of High Court of Jharkhand
Sworn in as 16th Chief Justice of the High Court of Jharkhand on 25-09-2024, Justice M. S. Ramachandra Rao, a 3rd generation Judge, also served as Chief Justice of High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
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
Know Thy Judge |Supreme Court of India: Justice P.V. Sanjay Kumar
Justice PV Sanjay Kumar is a sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India. He has formerly served as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court and as Judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court as well as Andhra Pradesh High Court.
No exemption from faceless procedure for notices issued under S. 148 of Income Tax Act, 1961 for international tax charges: Telangana HC
The taxpayer is nowhere distinguished between NRIs and Indian Citizens. The notice issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 must comply with the requirement of the Scheme whether or not the taxpayer is NRI/Indian Citizen.
HIGH COURT AUGUST 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Latest news relating to Telangana Media Accreditation Rules; Twitter; Google; and more
A quick review of reported cases this week from various High Courts across the country
‘Depriving journalists working in small newspapers at district, constituency levels of accreditation is arbitrary’; Telangana HC quashes Schedule E of Telangana Media Accreditation Rules, 2016
The State Government is directed to frame guidelines for extending benefit of accreditation to journalists working in small newspapers in district and constituency levels based on a fair and rational criteria.
HIGH COURT JULY 2024 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on Arijit Singh, M.K. Stalin, Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, right to be forgotten, and more
Have a quick look at what the High Courts across the country adjudicated on through this week.