S.163A MV Act | Legal Heirs Can Claim Compensation Even If Deceased Driver Was Negligent: AP High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the negligence of a deceased driver does not bar his legal heirs from claiming compensation under Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 observing that the provision is a beneficial legislation under which proof of negligence is not relevant. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 109]Justice Venkateswarlu Nimmagadda allowed an appeal filed by the deceased...

Based On Delay Can't Quash Dept Enquiry Into Grave Charges If Employer Not Fully At Fault: Andhra Pradesh High Court

A Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court comprising Chief Justice Lisa Gill and Justice Ninala Jayasurya held that departmental proceedings cannot be quashed merely due to delay in their conclusion; delay must be weighed against the gravity of charges, and procedural time limits under G.O.Ms.No.679 are directory in nature, and not mandatory. Background Facts The respondent was working as Inspector of Police, Traffic-II. A charge memo was issued to him for indulging in...

Sub-Registrars Aren't Liable For Revenue Loss If Relied On District Registrar's Verification:AP HC

A Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court comprising Chief Justice Lisa Gill and Justice Ninala Jayasurya held that a Sub-Registrar cannot be held solely liable for revenue loss when he relied on verification certificates issued by a superior authority (District Registrar), when no action was taken against the superior authority and there was no proof of...

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Judicial Officers As Additional Judges Of Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Central Government on Friday (July 3) notified the appointment of three judicial officers as Additional Judges of Andhra Pradesh High Court. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal took to X to notify the appointments. The post reads as follows:"In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, in consultation with Chief Justice of India, the President is pleased to appoint...

LiveLaw Andhra Pradesh High Court Half Yearly Digest: January - June, 2026

Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 1 - 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 108Nominal IndexGanpati Ispat v. Union of India: 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 1M/s Amnos Evangelical v. The Centralized Processing Centre, Bengaluru: 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 2M/s. Sunrise & Engineering Industries vs. Hindustan Shipyard Limited & Anr. (and connected matters): 2026 LiveLaw (AP) 3P RASHIDULLA v. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH and Anr.:...

AP High Court Enhances Motor Accident Compensation To ₹10 Lakh Despite No Appeal By Claimants, Cites Future Prospects & Deceased's Age

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has enhanced the compensation payable to the family of a deceased motor accident victim from Rs. 7.28 lakh to Rs. 10.06 lakh, in view of the deceased's future prospects and age even though the claimants had not filed an appeal. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 108]The Court observed that although the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal had notionally fixed the deceased's monthly...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Acquits Accused In ACB Trap Case, Says FIR Lodged After Investigation Began

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has acquitted two persons accused of bribery in a trap operation after finding that the investigating officer had conducted what the court described as a “table investigation”, holding that the FIR and crucial investigation records were prepared after the trap proceedings and not in accordance with law.[2026 LiveLaw (AP) 107]The accused no. 1 was a...

AP High Court Transfers Cheque Bounce Case For 'Convenience' Of Female Accused

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has transferred a cheque bounce case instituted against a woman from Sullurpet to Nellore, observing that convenience of parties specially of woman litigants is a relevant factor which must be taken into account while considering transfer petitions. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 106]Justice Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa allowed a criminal revision petition filed by a woman...

AP High Court Quashes Cruelty FIR Against Husband, Says Same Evidence That Led To In-Laws' Acquittal Can't Subject Him To Ordeal Of Trial

The Andhra Pradesh High Court quashed a cruelty and dowry demand case against husband, observing that the prosecution evidence had already been disbelieved during the trial of his parents who were acquitted of the same allegations and thus compelling the husband to undergo a separate trial would amount to waste of Court's time. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 105]Justice K. Sreenivasa Reddy allowed...

AP High Court Upholds Registered Will As Last Testament, Rejects Rival Unregistered Will Citing Suspicious Circumstances

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that in a dispute involving rival Wills, an unregistered Will surrounded by suspicious circumstances cannot displace a duly proved registered Will, and the “latest valid testament” would prevail when earlier document is not established in accordance with law. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 104]A Single Judge Bench of Justice V. Gopala Krishna Rao dismissed an...

Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Husband's Transfer Plea, Says Family Court's Insistence On Personal Appearance Doesn't Show Bias

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a husband's petition seeking transfer of a matrimonial case from Family Court at Tirupati, holding that the Family Court's insistence on his personal appearance in the proceedings could not, by itself, give rise to an apprehension of bias or justify transfer of the case.[2026 LiveLaw (AP) 103]Justice V. Gopala Krishna Rao was hearing a transfer...

AP High Court Quashes ₹5 Crore Demand Against PSU, Says Dispute Over Meter Recording Must Be Referred To Electricity Inspector

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that disputes regarding the correctness of a meter's recording must be referred to the Chief Electrical Inspector to Government (CEIG) under Section 26(6) of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 102]In doing so, the Court quashed a Rs. 5.27 crore back-billing demand raised by the Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh...