Preventive Detention Routinely Invoked In Telangana Despite SC Directions, Regrettable: High Court

The Telangana High Court has set aside the detention and subsequent proclamation order against a garment merchant from Maharashtra observing that bail was already granted to the accused in the two cases based on which, the detention order was passed, and the State is free to seek cancellation of bail if conditions are violated.While passing the order, the Division bench of Justice K. Lakshman...

[Section 96-100 CPC] Non-Parties Can File Appeal If Negatively Impacted By Trial Court's Order: Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court, in a landmark ruling, has affirmed the right of non-parties to file appeals under Sections 96-100 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) if they are negatively impacted by a trial court's decision.This judgment was delivered by the division bench of Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka, in a plea by individuals who were not formal parties to...

Telangana High Court Reiterates Mandatory Disclosure Of Assets & Liabilities By Both Sides In Maintenance Cases, Calls For Strict Adherence To SC Guidelines

The Telangana High Court recently upheld an order by the Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge (appellate court) in a domestic violence case, highlighting the mandatory requirement for both parties to disclose their assets and liabilities in maintenance proceedings.“The I Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge, Medchal observed that though the assets and liabilities statement of...

Determination Of Share Title Is Within Civil Court's Domain, Not With NCLT/NCLAT: Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court bench of Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka has held that the determination of the title of the shares is within the domain of the Civil Court and not the NCLT/NCLAT. The bench held that Section 430 of the Companies Act comes into play only after the title to the shares is decided. Section 430 of the Companies Act, 2013, restricts...

Telangana High Court Temporarily Stays Central Govt's Circular Banning Rearing Of 'Ferocious & Dangerous' Dog Breeds

The Telangana High Court has granted an interim stay on the Circular issued by the Centre banning the rearing of 'Ferocious & Dangerous' Dog Breeds. The Circular was issued by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in March, banning the import, breeding, and selling of 25 dog breeds that were recognized as 'dangerous', as...

“Not Every Action Of State Can Be Linked To Chief Minister”: Telangana HC Rejects Plea Against Revanth Reddy Over Osmania University Hostel Closure

The Telangana High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking directions to the Station House Officer of the Osmania University area for registering a crime against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in an issue surrounding an alleged fabricated Tweet, regarding the closure of the University hostel.The Bench of Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy heard and disposed of the matter at the stage of...

Colourable Devices To Evade Tax Can't Be Tax Planning, Rules Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court has held that tax planning may be legitimate, provided it is within the framework of the law. Colorable devices cannot be part of tax planning, and it is wrong to encourage or entertain the belief that it is honorable to avoid the payment of tax by resorting to dubious methods. It is the obligation of every citizen to pay the taxes honestly without resorting...

Telangana Public Service Commission Can't Relax Technical Conditions Under Rule Which Permits Correction Of Clerical Errors In Merit List: High Court

The Telangana High Court has held that the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) exceeded its authority by relaxing the condition of educational qualification for recruitment of Assistant Engineers in the Roads and Buildings Department, after the initial declaration.The court emphasized that the revision did not fall under the purview of Rule 20(b) of TSPSC Rules, which only...

Individual Facing Disciplinary Proceedings Failing To Cooperate During Review Of Material Can't Later Claim That They Weren't Provided With Evidence: Telangana HC

The Telangana High Court, in a recent judgment, established that when an individual facing disciplinary proceedings is granted the opportunity to view all relevant material but fails to cooperate, they cannot later claim that they were not provided with the evidence underpinning the charges.“The record would also indicate that the petitioner was permitted to verify the entire material,...

S.79 Juvenile Justice Act | Mere Employment Of Child For Less Salary, More Hours Not Sufficient For Offense Of 'Child Kept In Bondage': Telangana High Court

In a recent ruling, the Telangana High Court held that simply employing a child for lower wages and extended hours does not automatically constitute an offence under the "child kept in bondage" Section 79 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.The order was passed by Justice K. Sujana in a Criminal Petition filed under section 482 of the Cr.P.C praying quashment...

Meritorious Reserved Category Candidates Entitled To Get General Category Seat: Telangana High Court Reiterates

While addressing a petition challenging the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission's (APPSC) selection process for Child Development Project Officers (CDPO), the Telangana High Court has reiterated that the reserved category candidates securing higher marks than the last of the general category candidates are entitled to get seat/post in the General category.Relying on Supreme Court's...

"National Security Issue": Telangana High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Alleged Phone Tapping Operation During BRS Govt Regime

The Telangana High Court has initiated suo moto proceedings into the illegal phone-tapping operation conducted during the reign of the BRS Government. A special Bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Vinod Kumar took up the matter following a new article published in the Deccan Chronicle which revealed that apart from rival politicians, notable High Court judges including...