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 Andhra Pradesh High Court

Courts Cant Resort To Coercive Process Mechanically: AP High Court Recalls NBW Against Senior Citizen In Cheque Dishonour Case

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that issuance of a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW), being a coercive and preventive process, requires due consideration and cannot be resorted to routinely or mechanically. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 230]The Court made the observation while dealing with a case arising from proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.It stressed that the...

AP High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Against Husband, In-Laws; Notes Wifes Kin Were Earlier Convicted For Assaulting Them

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed a cruelty case against a husband and his family members, finding that the wife's complaint was lodged as a counterblast after members of her family were convicted for attacking the husband and his family under Sections 323 and 506 IPC. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 229]Section 323 penalizes voluntarily causing simple hurt and Section 506 penalizes...

Bar Licence Holder Cant Claim Refund For Period Licence Remained Suspended Due To Failure To Produce NOC For Renewal: AP High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a bar licence holder cannot claim a refund of proportionate licence fee for the period during which his licence remained suspended. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 228]The suspension followed his failure to produce the required No Objection Certificate (NOC) under Rule 6(V) of the A.P. Excise (Grant of Licence of Selling by Bar and Conditions of Licence)...

AP High Court Quashes MGNREGA Employees Removal After Panchayat Downgraded, Cites Lack Of Hearing Or Alternative Post Under Policy

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed the removal of a contractual Field Assistant under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) noting that it was done without notice, without giving a hearing and without offering the alternative engagement contemplated under the applicable policy.[2026 LiveLaw (AP) 227]The issue arose after the petitioner failed to meet...

Govt Employees Married Daughter Cant Be Denied Compassionate Appointment Solely Due To Marital Status: AP High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a married daughter of a deceased Government employee cannot be denied consideration for compassionate appointment merely on the ground of her marital status. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 226]In doing so, the Court noted that marriage does not sever her bond with or conclusively determine her dependency upon her parental family. It directed reconsideration of...

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. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 225]In doing so, the Court set aside an order of the Labour Court, Guntur, which had refused...

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...