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Andhra Pradesh High Court
Amaravati
The Andhra Pradesh High Court was established in 2019, following the reorganisation of the former combined High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It has jurisdiction over the state of Andhra Pradesh.
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Dowry Harassment Acquittal Upheld, Revision Plea Dismissed As Baseless Under Section 498-A IPC: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh, on 16 June 2025, dismissed a Criminal Revision Case filed by the Petitioner against the acquittal of the Respondent in a case involving alleged offences under Section 498-A and Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The revision was filed under Sections 397 and 401 of the Code of…
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Failure to Submit Non-Creamy Layer Certificate on Time Leads to Consideration Under General Category: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Bepari Shaik Arshiya Anjum, a judicial service aspirant, who challenged the rejection of her candidature for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Services under the BC-E (non-creamy layer) reservation…
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Waqf Board Empowered to Take Over Mosque Management Despite Existing Judicial Scheme: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court, in a landmark ruling, has held that under Section 65(5), Waqf Act, 1995, the Waqf Board has the authority to take over the management of a mosque in cases of serious mismanagement, even when a court-formulated scheme exists for that mosque’s governance. This judgment came in response to…
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Wife Filing False Criminal Case to Harass and Jail Husband Amounts to Cruelty, Valid Ground for Divorce Under HMA: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the filing of a false criminal case by a wife against her husband and his family, which results in arrest and humiliation, constitutes mental cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and is a valid ground for divorce.…
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Fine Imposed on 84-Year-Old Man in Jail for Electricity Theft Reduced to ₹20K Citing 'Extreme Old Age': Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a criminal appeal concerning electricity theft, the Andhra Pradesh High Court upheld the conviction of an 84-year-old man for violating Section 135(1)(a)(b) of the Electricity Act, but significantly reduced the fine imposed on him from Rs.2,70,000 to Rs.20,000, citing his advanced age and impoverished condition.…
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Life Convict Allowed to Attend Son's Wedding in Exceptional Circumstance as Co-Convict Was Already Out on Parole: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a rare and compassionate decision, the Andhra Pradesh High Court allowed a life convict, Vennapusa Gangadhar Reddy, to attend the wedding of his son, Vennapusa Raghunath Reddy. The court granted parole for the life convict under special circumstances, considering the significance of the occasion—his son’s wedding.…
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Mere Pendency of FIR Not a Bar for Passport Renewal or Reissue: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that the mere pendency of a criminal case—without the court taking cognisance—cannot be a valid reason for denying renewal or reissuance of a passport under the Passports Act, 1967. This significant ruling was passed by Justice Subba Reddy Satti, who directed the Regional…
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Court Restores Security Cover Of YSR Congress Leader Katasani Reddy, Cites Inadequacy In Threat Perception Report: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has restored the personal security cover of Katasani Rambhupal Reddy, a senior leader of the YSR Congress Party and six-time Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Panyam Constituency, after it was abruptly withdrawn by the state. The court found that the state had failed to conduct a…
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17 Years Later, ₹3.70 Lakh Compensation Awarded to Family of Lorry Helper Crushed by Negligent Tractor Driver: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has awarded compensation to the family of a deceased lorry cleaner who died in an accident while performing his duties. The decision came after 17 years of legal battle. Justice Nyapathy Vijay held that the accident was “out of and in the course of employment,”…
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Sale Of Liquid Carbon Dioxide Is Liable To Be Taxed At 5%: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant decision regarding tax classification, the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that liquid carbon dioxide is liable to be taxed at 5% under Entry 100(190) of Schedule-IV to the Andhra Pradesh Value Added Tax Act, 2005, and not at 14.5% as proposed by the tax authorities. The ruling was delivered by a…
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30-Day Deadline For No Confidence Motion Meeting Meant To Prevent Collector’s Delay: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that the 30-day time limit prescribed under Rule 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Municipalities (Motion of No Confidence in Chairperson/Vice Chairperson) Rules is intended to ensure that the District Collector fulfills his statutory duty without unnecessary delay. This rule serves…
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Shocking Betrayal and False Promises: Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Heart-Wrenching Sexual Assault Case: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The case of Kadem Satyanarayana vs The State of Andhra Pradesh was heard on March 24, 2025, in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati. The matter concerns the petitions filed by Kadem Satyanarayana and other petitioners seeking anticipatory bail in connection with an alleged sexual assault case under FIR No. 97…
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Bhojshala Case, Intervenor Says Dhar State Was Competent Authority to Grant Namaz Rights in 1935, Verdict Reserved: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reserved its order in the long pending Bhojshala Temple and Kamal Maula Mosque dispute after hearing detailed arguments from Hindu, Muslim and Jain parties regarding religious rights, historical claims and the legal validity of the 1935 arrangement governing worship at the disputed…
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Self-Certified WhatsApp Chats Can Be Accepted if Section 65B Rules Are Followed: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that electronic evidence such as WhatsApp chats, screenshots, email printouts, digital photographs and DVDs can be accepted in court proceedings if they are accompanied by a legally valid certificate under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Justice Ravi…
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Divorce Granted, Mere Reluctance to Reunite Is Not ‘Wrong’ Under Hindu Marriage Act: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court dissolved a marriage that had been under legal dispute for more than two decades. The Division Bench of Justice Ravi Nath Tilhari and Justice Maheswara Rao Kuncheam passed the judgment on April 28, 2026 while deciding a matrimonial appeal filed under Section 13(1A)(ii) of Hindu Marriage…
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Contractor Dues in Government Road Work Case Ordered to Be Released Under Article 226: Andhra Pradesh High Court
Case Background The High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, presided over by Justice Subba Reddy Satti, decided Writ Petition No. 22890 of 2025 filed by M/S Garrison Constructions represented by its Managing Director G. Hemanth Reddy. The petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a…
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Unregistered Gift Deed Cannot Be Basis of Declaration Suit, Registration Mandatory Under Section 123 of Transfer of Property Act: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The present matter before the Andhra Pradesh High Court arose from a property dispute concerning ownership of immovable property situated in Kadapa. The petitioner claimed ownership based on a registered sale deed executed in 2007 by the husband of the respondent. It was stated that after purchase, the petitioner had…
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Withholding Pension for Decades Due to Pending Trial Endangers Fundamental Right to Life: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment protecting the rights of a retired employee whose pension was withheld for many years. The Court clearly stated that pension is not a charity but a legal right. This case highlights the importance of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees…
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Denial of Compassionate Appointment to Higher Post Despite Educational Qualifications and Eligibility Is Arbitrary: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court delivered a significant judgment on 17 March 2026 in the case of Pidugu Sasi Kanth Reddy VERSUS District Judge Kadapa & Others, clarifying the legal position regarding appointments made under the Compassionate Appointment Scheme. The Court held that eligible candidates cannot be denied…
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Vacancies Must Be Excluded While Computing Two-Thirds Majority for No-Confidence Motion: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by D. Venkateswaramma, President of the Kurnool Mandal Praja Parishad, challenging a no-confidence motion moved against her. The Court held that for the purpose of a no-confidence motion, the “total number of members” must be calculated based on the…
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Bail Granted under BNS Act and SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act in Consensual Relationship and Promise to Marriage Case: Andhra Pradesh High Court
This news report is based on an order passed by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati in Criminal Petition No. 12713 of 2025, decided on 30 December 2025. The petition was heard and decided by Honourable Dr Justice Y. Lakshmana Rao under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking bail for the accused…
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Tax Refunds Mean Actual Payment, Not Mere Paperwork; Interest Ordered on Delayed VAT Refund Despite Covid-Era Excuses: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati decided an important tax refund dispute clarifying that when the government delays a statutory tax refund, it must pay interest until the money is actually credited to the taxpayer’s account. The Court ruled that clearing files or passing refund orders does not amount to a…
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Trans Woman Can File Cruelty Complaint Against Husband Under Section 498A IPC: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a landmark decision, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a trans woman, who is in a heterosexual marriage, is entitled to the protection of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, which deals with cruelty inflicted by a husband or his relatives. The judgment was delivered by Justice Venkata Jyothirmai…
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Sale Of Liquid Carbon Dioxide Is Liable To Be Taxed At 5%: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant decision regarding tax classification, the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that liquid carbon dioxide is liable to be taxed at 5% under Entry 100(190) of Schedule-IV to the Andhra Pradesh Value Added Tax Act, 2005, and not at 14.5% as proposed by the tax authorities. The ruling was delivered by a…
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Police Cannot Decide Civil Disputes, Andhra Pradesh High Court Bars Interference in Civil Matters: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that police cannot interfere in or decide civil disputes between parties when such matters are pending before competent Civil Courts or other statutory forums. Justice Maheswara Rao Kuncheam passed the common order on 5 October 2026 in Writ Petition Nos. 2649, 2837, 3054, 3137…
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Lack of Specific Overt Acts in Cruelty Allegations Leads to Quashing of 498A Proceedings Against Husband and Family: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati has quashed criminal proceedings against J. Dokka Chinthalaiah and four others in a matrimonial dispute involving allegations of dowry harassment. Justice Tuhin Kumar Gedela passed the order on 11.08.2026 in Criminal Petition No. 7328 of 2022. The case arose from Crime No.…
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Accused Acquitted in Cheque Dishonour Case After Rebuttal Evidence Found Sufficient: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The case originated from a private complaint filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act by Jarugula Lokanarayana. He alleged that he was a shareholder in a private limited company and had invested Rs.3,00,000/- following an agreement dated 10.07.1993. When he later decided to withdraw, Kambhamapati…
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Husband’s Acquittal in Dowry Harassment Case Upheld, Same Evidence Cannot Convict Only One Accused: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati has dismissed Criminal Revision Case No. 1643 of 2009 filed by Chirumamilla Suneetha against the setting aside of her husband’s conviction. The case concerned allegations under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act,…
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Six-Month Cooling-Off Period Waived, Mutual Consent Divorce Granted After 49 Years of Separation Under Hindu Marriage Act: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has allowed a long-pending matrimonial dispute between Kalagandha Saileswari and Kalagandha Nageswara Rao, holding that the statutory cooling-off period for mutual consent divorce can be waived when a marriage has completely broken down and there is no realistic possibility of reunion.…
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Habeas Corpus Plea Cannot Be Used to Enforce Ex-Parte Custody Order Obtained Without Notice to Mother: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has delivered an important verdict clarifying the limits of the writ of habeas corpus in child custody cases. The Court held that this extraordinary remedy cannot be used to enforce an ex parte custody order if such order was obtained without giving proper notice to the mother. The case…
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ACB Probe Ordered Into Alleged Fraud on Court in Land Dispute Case; Lawyers' Conduct Questioned: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has taken a serious step by ordering an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigation into allegations of fraud committed on the court regarding a land dispute case in Kakinada. The court expressed strong suspicion that unethical conduct and possible collusion among lawyers and officials may…
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Partition Deed Is Not a Property Transfer Under the Senior Citizens Act; Appellate Tribunal Cannot Cancel It: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that a registered partition deed cannot be treated as a transfer of property under Section 23 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. In Uddagiri Srirama Murthy & Anr. v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors., the Court held that a partition only…
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Right to Travel Abroad Cannot Be Curtailed Merely Because the Visit Is for a Family Function: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that an accused person cannot be denied permission to travel abroad merely because the proposed visit is for a family or social event. The Court observed that the right to travel abroad is a part of personal liberty protected under Article 21 of the Constitution of India and…
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Accused Acquitted in ACB Trap Case; FIR Lodged After Investigation Had Already Begun: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has acquitted two persons convicted in an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) trap case after holding that the investigation suffered from serious legal defects. The Court found that the First Information Report (FIR) and other important investigation records were prepared only after the trap…
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Woman Litigant’s Convenience Must Be Given Due Weight in Transfer Petitions; Cheque Bounce Case Transferred: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that while deciding transfer petitions in criminal cases, courts must consider the convenience of parties, particularly women litigants, and ensure that the larger interests of justice are protected. The Court transferred a cheque dishonour case from Sullurpet to Nellore after…
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Registered Will Recognised as Final Testament; Later Unregistered Will Rejected Due to Doubtful Circumstances: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has upheld the rights of the legal heirs of a deceased beneficiary over a disputed residential property in Kakinada after finding that a registered Will executed in 1990 was validly proved in accordance with law. The Court rejected the claim based on a later unregistered Will, holding…
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About the Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court was established in 2019, following the reorganisation of the former combined High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It has jurisdiction over the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Seat
Amaravati
State / UT
Andhra Pradesh
Region
South India
