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State Labour Court Can Entertain Industrial Dispute Involving Central Govt-Controlled Bank Employee: AP High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a workman can approach a State Government-constituted Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Court under Section 2-A(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, when the industrial dispute arises within the Tribunal's territorial jurisdiction.In doing so, the Court set aside an order of the Labour Court, Guntur, which had refused to entertain the dispute on...

Valid Prosecution Sanction For Corruption Case Cant Be Withdrawn In Absence Of New Material Warranting Review: AP High Court

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Pradesh High Court has held that a valid prosecution sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 cannot be withdrawn once it has been acted upon and criminal proceedings have commenced and that only fresh material can warrant such reconsideration. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 224]The Court accordingly dismissed a challenge by a retired Executive Engineer in the Municipal...

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

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. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 223]The Court based its ruling on Rule 12(6) of G.O.Ms. No.1 dated 01.01.1994, which exempts minority...

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

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. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 222]The Court clarified that this is not an application of res judicata...

SC Collegium Recommends Permanent Appointments For Five Additional Judges Of Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium on Wednesday (September 23) recommended permanent appointments for five Additional Judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The Collegium in its resolution stated:"The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 23 rd September 2026, has approved the proposals for appointment of the following Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of the High Court of...

Dental Masters Must Be Completed Within 6 Yrs; Mere Demand Draft Without Formal Request Letter Cant Secure Readmission: AP High Court

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. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 221]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...

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

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. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 220]In doing so, the Court dismissed a writ petition seeking return of the pledged ornaments.The Court reached this conclusion after...

Mother Cant Be Denied Family Member Certificate Merely Because Deceased Son Was Married: AP High Court

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. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 219]For context, under G.O.Ms.No.145, Revenue (SER.II) Department, a Family Member Certificate may be...

Caste Certificate | Fresh Enquiry On Same Allegation Cannot Be Initiated Without Additional Material: AP High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has set aside orders cancelling a woman's Scheduled Tribe community certificate, finding that the authorities had failed to consider an earlier Vigilance enquiry confirming her community status. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 218] In doing so, the Court held that a fresh enquiry could not be initiated merely on receipt of another complaint regarding...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Calls For Revision Of AP Advocates Fee Rules, Says It Doesnt Reflect Prevailing Rates

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that the advocate fee structure prescribed under the A.P. Advocates' Fee Rules, 2010 requires revision, noting that some of the prescribed fees have become outdated and have no correlation with prevailing rates. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 217]For context, the 2010 Rules govern the fees payable as costs by any party in respect of the fees of his...