LiveLaw Andhra Pradesh High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 21 - September 27, 2026

Nominal Index

Mandula Khasim Bi v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 219

Balagam Sri Vijaya Bhargavi v. Regional Manager, Union Bank of India & Anr., 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 220

Dr. U. Anudeep v. Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences & Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 221

Bommali Ashajyothi v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 222

M. Rajasekhar v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Others, 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 223

Metta Appana v. The State of Andhra Pradesh and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 224

Judgement/ Orders

Mother Can't Be Denied Family Member Certificate Merely Because Deceased Son Was Married: AP High Court

Case Title: Mandula Khasim Bi v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.

Case No.: W.P. No. 14703 of 2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 219

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed the Tahsildar's rejection of a mother's application for a Family Member Certificate following the death of her government-employee son, holding that she could independently apply for the certificate even though he was married.

Considering the procedure under the Government Order, the Court found the impugned endorsement to be "apparently illegal", holding that the petitioner, as the mother of the deceased government employee, could apply for the certificate. 

The Court further observed that any other family members found entitled could also be included following the enquiry.

Bank Can Retain Jewellery Pledged Against Gold Loan To Recover Other Dues Where Party Is Co-Borrower: AP High Court

Case Title: Balagam Sri Vijaya Bhargavi v. Regional Manager, Union Bank of India & Anr.

Case No.: W.P. No. 6724 of 2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 220

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has allowed a bank to retain 67.1 grams of gold ornaments pledged against a gold loan to recover outstanding dues under another loan, in which the petitioner was also a co-applicant along with main borrower.

In doing so, the Court dismissed a writ petition seeking return of the pledged ornaments.

The Court reached this conclusion after examining the scope of Section 171 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, which permits a bank to exercise general lien over goods and securities bailed to it, in the absence of a contract to the contrary.

Dental Masters Must Be Completed Within 6 Yrs; Mere Demand Draft Without Formal Request Letter Can't Secure Readmission: AP High Court

Case Title: Dr. U. Anudeep v. Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences & Ors.

Case No.: W.P. No. 13043 of 2025

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 221

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a Demand Draft submitted by a Master of Dental Surgery (M.D.S.) student, without enclosing a formal “request letter”, could not be treated as a request for continuation of the course.

While doing so, the Court dismissed a plea by an M.D.S. student seeking permission to continue his course beyond the maximum six-year period. 

The Court took note of the petitioner's deficient attendance and his failure to regularly attend classes and clear the requisite examinations within the stipulated period.

Successive Habeas Corpus Plea Can't Reopen Grounds Already Available But Not Raised In Earlier Petition: AP High Court

Case Title: Bommali Ashajyothi v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.

Case No.: W.P.No.6859 of 2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 222

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a second writ of habeas corpus challenging the same preventive detention order under Article 226 of the Constitution can be maintained only when there is a change in circumstances or a new ground becomes available after the earlier petition was decided.

The Court clarified that this is not an application of res judicata or constructive res judicata, but of the principle of finality attached to the judgment in the previous habeas corpus petition.

Minority School Need Not Follow Reservation Roster When Appointing Candidate From Same Minority Community: AP High Court

Case Title: M. Rajasekhar v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Others

Case No.: W.P. No. 24719 of 2024

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 223

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed the rejection of approval for an Attender appointed by a Christian minority school, holding that the reservation roster did not apply to his appointment as he belonged to the same minority community as the institution.

The Court based its ruling on Rule 12(6) of G.O.Ms. No.1 dated 01.01.1994, which exempts minority educational institutions from the rotation roster when selecting a candidate belonging to the concerned minority community.

The Court found that the impugned order overlooked the subsequent selection conducted pursuant to the DEO's permission and instead relied on the petitioner's earlier temporary appointment. 

Valid Prosecution Sanction For Corruption Case Can't Be Withdrawn In Absence Of New Material Warranting Review: AP High Court

Case Title: Metta Appana v. The State of Andhra Pradesh and Others

Case No.: W.P.No.25988 of 2024

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 224

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a valid prosecution sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 cannot be withdrawn once it has been acted upon and criminal proceedings have commenced and that only fresh material can warrant such reconsideration.

The Court accordingly dismissed a challenge by a retired Executive Engineer in the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department to the revival of prosecution sanction against him in a disproportionate assets case under the 1988 Act.