Andhra Pradesh High Court
Compassionate Appointment Must Match Candidate's Qualification If Eligible: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has allowed a petition filed by an Attender of the II Additional Junior Civil Judge, Proddatur, who sought appointment as a Junior Assistant under the compassionate appointment scheme, commensurate with his educational qualifications.The petitioner was appointed in 2004 as an Attender on compassionate grounds, following the demise of his father, who was also employed in the judicial department. Subsequently, the petitioner submitted a representation seeking...
AP High Court Grants Interim Bail To Accused In 80Kg Ganja Case, Cites Wife's Severe Health Condition Requiring Immediate Care
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted interim bail to an individual allegedly found in possession of 80 kgs ganja, on the ground that his wife was suffering from a severe bout of sickle cell anemia which required his immediate presence for care.After getting caught with the said quantity of ganja in possession, offences punishable under Sections 20(b)(ii)(C) (punishment for possession of ganja) read with 8(c) of NDPS Act (possession of narcotic drug except for medicinal purpose) were...
Hearing & Speech Impaired Rape Victim Uses Plastic Doll For Testimony, Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Convict's Life Term
While upholding the conviction of a man for rape of a deaf and dumb woman, the Chhattisgarh High Court has emphasised that a witness— who is unable to speak, can depose in Court through gestures or demonstrative methods, and such testimony shall be treated as substantive oral evidence.In the present case, the victim- a young woman, deaf and dumb since birth, was raped by one of her relatives (accused), while her parents were not present in their house. When the victim's parents returned home,...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Challenging Medical Council Elections, Cites Alternate Remedy
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has disposed of a writ petition challenging the election of members to the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (Respondent 4), and has subsequently directed the petitioners to seek relief under the statutory appellate mechanism provided under the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (Conduct of Election) Rules, 1978, instead of invoking writ jurisdiction.According to...
AP High Court Declines Father's Plea For DNA Test Of Children To Prove Alleged Adultery By Wife In Divorce Case
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a man's plea seeking DNA testing of his two children in order to prove if his wife had committed adultery, in connection with an ongoing marital dispute.Initially, the petitioner had filed for dissolution of his marriage with his wife (respondent) on the ground of desertion under Section 13(1)(ib) of Hindu Marriage Act. Meanwhile, the petitioner...
'Will Cause Irreparable Loss To Our Country': AP High Court Restrains Petroleum Company From Selling LPG To International Markets
In the wake of the ongoing conflict in the West Asia between US-Israel and Iran which has disrupted global oil trade, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has in an interim order restrained a private petroleum company Confidence Petroleum India from selling Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to international markets.The petitioners—who procured LPG from Confidence Petroleum India and supplied to...
“Exams About To Start”: Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Bail To Class 12 Student Accused Of Possessing 40 Litres Of Country Liquor
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted bail to a 19-year-old, 12th class student, who was arrested after 40 bulk litres of country made Mahua (country) liquor were allegedly seized from his possession.Upon receipt of information, police officials of Saraypali District conducted a raid and seized the aforesaid quantity of liquor from the alleged possession of the applicant, and...
Denial Of Compassionate Appointment To Higher Post Despite Educational Qualifications & Eligibility Is Arbitrary: Andhra Pradesh HC
A Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court comprising Justice R Raghunandan Rao and Justice T.C.D.Sekhar held that a candidate appointed on compassionate grounds cannot be denied appointment to a higher suitable post matching his educational qualifications by wrongly applying rules for promotion. Background Facts The petitioner's father was working as an Examiner of Copies...
Major Woman Free To Live With Man Of Her Choice, Habeas Corpus Plea By Parents Not Maintainable: Andhra Pradesh High Court Reiterates
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by parents seeking custody of their major daughter (corpus)— who was missing from her home since January 2026, after the Court discovered that she had voluntarily married and chosen to live with her husband (Respondent 7).Emphasising that a major has the right to choose whom she intends to live with, a Division...
Reversion For Lack Of Qualification After 18 Service Valid, But Pension Can Be Fixed Based On Higher Post: Andhra Pradesh HC
A Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court comprising Justice R. Raghunandan Rao and Justice T.C.D. Sekhar held that a government employee wrongly promoted without requisite qualification can be reverted, but if there is no fraud then recovery of salary is impermissible and pension can be fixed on the basis of higher post. Background Facts The petitioners were...
Integrity Allegations Against Judicial Officers Must Be Verified From Multiple Sources Before Adverse ACR Entry: AP High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that adverse remarks against Judicial Officers in Annual Confidential Reports should be made with caution and only after adequately cross-checking allegations from multiple sources.In this regard, a Division Bench comprising Justice R. Raghunandan Rao and Justice T.C.D. Sekhar observed,“… it would be necessary to place a caution regarding the...
Andhra Pradesh High Court Flags Rising Trend Of Mandamus Petitions Challenging Quasi-Judicial Orders; Explains Difference With Certiorari
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has observed that it has lately noticed a growing pattern wherein litigants are filing petitions seeking a Writ of Mandamus while challenging quasi-judicial orders passed by authorities, thereby overlooking the fundamental distinction between a writ of mandamus and a writ of certiorari.In this regard, Justice Subba Reddy Satti observed,“… this Court...