LiveLaw Telangana High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 27 - August 02, 2026

Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 116 – 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 122Nominal IndexWells Fargo International Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Telangana State Human Rights Commission & Anr. 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 116Dr. Peddeli David v. State of Telangana & Ors. 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 117Kistaiahgari Sandeep v. State of Telangana & Anr. 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 118Sri Chandra Mohan Reddy Somi Reddy v. Union Bank of India & Ors. 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 119S. Nandini v. NALSAR University of Law 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 120M/s Sunrise Entertainments v. Central Board of Film Certification & Anr. 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 121Mahabubnagar District Packaged Drinking Water Manufacturers' Association v. Government of Andhra Pradesh & Ors. 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 122Judgments/ Orders State Human Rights Commission Can't Entertain Complaints Against Private Employers Over Workplace Harassment: Telangana High CourtCase Title: Wells Fargo International Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Telangana State Human Rights Commission & Anr.Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 116The Telangana High Court has held that the State Human Rights Commission (TSHRC) has no jurisdiction under Protection of Human Rights Act to entertain complaints alleging workplace harassment against a private company, as its jurisdiction is confined to human rights violation by "public servants" or negligence by them in prevention.The Court clarified that while allegations of workplace harassment may warrant legal redress, they must be pursued before the forum recognised by law and not before the Human Rights Commission.Telangana High Court Asks State To Declare Candidate's CWC Chairperson Exam Result, Says Pending Criminal Case Not DisqualificationCase Title: Dr. Peddeli David v. State of Telangana & Ors.Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 117The Telangana High Court has directed the Telangana Government to declare the result of a candidate who appeared for the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Chairperson examination after an interim order of the Court. The Court had earlier held that the mere pendency of a criminal case is not a ground to disqualify a candidate under Section 27 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and directed the authorities to issue him a hall ticket. Since the petitioner had taken the examination pursuant to that order, the Court directed that his result be declared forthwith.Magistrate Must Record Reasons Before Issuing Summons, Cryptic Cognizance Order Unsustainable: Telangana High CourtCase Title: Kistaiahgari Sandeep v. State of Telangana & Anr.Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 118The Telangana High Court has quashed a Magistrate's order taking cognizance and issuing summons in a criminal case, holding that an order summoning an accused cannot be passed mechanically or through a cryptic docket order. The Court observed that taking cognizance requires due application of mind and recording of satisfaction that the material discloses a prima facie case. It clarified, however, that the Magistrate would be free to consider the matter afresh and pass a reasoned order in accordance with law.'State Actively Aiding Encroachers': Telangana High Court Orders Probe Into Alleged Encroachment Of 74 Acre Govt Lake LandCase Title: Sri Chandra Mohan Reddy Somi Reddy v. Union Bank of India & Ors.Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 119The Telangana High Court has directed the Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CBCID) to conduct a comprehensive enquiry into the alleged large-scale encroachment of over 74 acres of government land classified as Jilavarkhan Cheruvu (notified government water body) in Injapur Village, Ranga Reddy district.Holding that the material on record indicated active collusion by revenue authorities and wilful inaction in protecting public land, the Court also directed the Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, to initiate action against officials responsible for failing to prevent the encroachments.NALSAR Student Detained For Attendance Shortage Can't Take Supplementary Exams; Sympathy Can't Override Academic Rules: Telangana High CourtCase Title: S. Nandini v. NALSAR University of LawCitation: 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 120The Telangana High Court has refused to direct NALSAR University of Law to permit an MBA student to appear in supplementary examinations after she was detained for shortage of attendance due to prolonged illness. Holding that sympathy and equitable considerations cannot override mandatory academic regulations, the Court ruled that a student barred from writing end-term examinations for lack of attendance is also ineligible to appear for supplementary examinations under the University's rules.CBFC Cannot Withhold Film Certification Merely Because Civil Dispute Is Pending Without Stay Order: Telangana High CourtCase Title: M/s Sunrise Entertainments v. Central Board of Film Certification & Anr.Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 121The Telangana High Court directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to release the Certificate for "Raam Bhajarang" film, observing...

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