High Court
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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Film Maker Ram Gopal Varma Granted Anticipatory Bail In Criminal Defamation Case: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant legal development, renowned filmmaker Ramgopal Varma found himself entangled in a legal case following accusations of defamation and objectionable content posted on his Twitter account. The case has attracted attention as it involves multiple sections under the Indian Penal Code and the Information…
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Social Media Bully Spreading False Information and Vulgar Words Not a Social Activist, Distinct from Government Critic: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a recent case before the Andhra Pradesh High Court, a journalist, Pola Vijaya Babu, filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) claiming that the police in Andhra Pradesh have been making unjust arrests of social media activists. The petitioner argues that these arrests are primarily aimed at suppressing voices that…
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Continuation of Security Cover to Ex-AAG Declined, Protection Was Provided Only for Fearless Discharge of Duties: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the Andhra Pradesh High Court addressed the petition of former Additional Advocate General (AAG) P Sudhakara Reddy regarding the continuation of his security cover. This judgment is particularly significant as it highlights the interplay between security provisions for public officials and the…
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Case Against Man Accused of Cheating and Raping Woman on 'False Promise' of Marriage Not Quashed: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has declined to quash allegations of rape and cheating against a petitioner accused of making false promises of marriage. The court emphasized that the nature of the relationship and the validity of consent could only be determined after the evidence is presented.…
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Plea Alleging 'Double Taxation' on Sale of Basmati Rice Dismissed, Agricultural Market Committee Fees Not Considered Tax: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the Hon'ble High Court dismissed a series of writ petitions challenging the levy of cess on Basmati rice imported from other states into Andhra Pradesh. The ruling focused on the legality of the 4th Respondent's decision to reject the petitioners' representation against the cess. Background…
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Court Reprimands Dr. KA Paul for Calling Judge 'Mad' During In-Person Appearance, Warns of Contempt Proceedings If He Fails to Appoint Lawyer: Andhra Pradesh High Court
Court Denies Party-In-Person Appearance for Dr. K.A. Paul Under Contempt of Court Act Over Disrespectful Remarks Contempt of Court Act – Prohibition of Party-In-Person Rights In a significant legal development, the Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati denied Dr. K.A. Paul, also known as Kilavi Anand Paul, the right…
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S. 148 NI Act , Appellate Court May Waive Minimum 20% Fine Deposit in Exceptional Cases: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, presided over by Hon'ble Justice B.V.L.N. Chakravarthi, addressed the issue surrounding Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, concerning the deposit of compensation pending appeal against a conviction. Detailed Case Background: 1. Parties Involved:…
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Court Emphasizes Need for Proper Inquiry in Termination Orders to Avoid Stigmatization: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on August 1, 2024, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh addressed the issue of service termination and its adherence to principles of natural justice. The case, identified as Writ Petition No. 6396/2024, involved the termination of a Contract Residential Teacher (CRT) at Kasturba Gandhi…
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Maintenance Must Be Paid From Date Of Application In Domestic Violence Cases: Andhra Pradesh High Court
Amaravati, July 16, 2024: In a significant ruling under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh has resolved a dispute regarding interim maintenance payments. The court's decision overturned a previous modification made by the Sessions Judge, Mahila Court,…
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Court Grants Custody Of 4-Yr-Old To Father, Permits Him To Take Child Back To US Due To Health Issues, Inability To Adjust To India: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has issued directions for the return of a minor child, Gautam Ramineni, to the USA, citing the child's best interests and the application of international legal principles. The case, which involved complexities of international child custody under the Habeas Corpus…
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Belated Deposit Of TDS, Court Quashes Prosecution Against Assessee: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, has quashed the criminal proceedings against M/s Aditya Institute of Technology and Management, represented by its Principal Officer, V.V. Nageswara Rao, and Chief Accounts Officer, Nallaparaju A. N. Raju, under Section 276B of the Income Tax Act.…
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High Court Lacks Jurisdiction To Entertain Applications Under Section 29A For Extension Of Arbitrator's Mandate: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a recent ruling, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, Chief Justice, has addressed the issue of maintainability of applications seeking extension of the mandate of an arbitral tribunal under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.…
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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
