High Court
Telangana High Court
Hyderabad
The Telangana 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 Telangana.
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One-Day Bar Boycott Does Not Permit Coercion Against Advocates Attending Court: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has dismissed a contempt case filed by advocate Vijay Gopal against office-bearers of the Metropolitan Criminal Court Bar Association, Nampally. The order was passed by Justice Laxmi Narayana Alishetty on 21.09.2026 in C.C.No.2297 of 2025. Gopal alleged that the Bar Association passed a…
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US-Born Child Ordered to Be Returned to America, ‘Comity of Courts’ Invoked in Cross-Border Custody Battle: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has directed the mother of a four-year-old girl to return the child to the USA and accompany her to Oregon, where custody proceedings had already been considered by a competent US court. A division bench of Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Renuka Yara passed the order in a habeas…
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NCC ‘A’ Certificate Holders Not Entitled to NEET Grace Marks, State Policy Upheld: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has dismissed Writ Petition No.28320 of 2026, challenging the State’s decision to exclude NCC ‘A’ Certificate holders from special grace marks in NEET-UG scores for MBBS and BDS admissions. The petition was filed by a minor, represented by his father. The challenge concerned G.O.Ms.No.75,…
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Bigamy Proceedings Against Muslim Man Under Section 494 IPC Quashed: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Mohammad Abdul Subhan and Mohammed Sayeeda Begum, who were Accused Nos. 1 and 2 in a case alleging bigamy. The case arose from a complaint by Smt. Arshia Mohammed, who said that her marriage with Mohammad Abdul Subhan took place on 28.02.2009 and that…
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Potency Test Cannot Be Ordered Routinely Without Establishing Its Relevance, Order in Digital Penetration Case Quashed: Telangana High Court
The case concerns M. Uday Krishna Reddy, an IPS Officer Trainee who challenged an order directing that he be taken for a medico-legal potency test. The case arose from Crime No.824 of 2026 registered at Attapur Police Station on a complaint by Respondent No.2, involving several offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya…
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False Dowry Cases Against Family Members Criticized: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court, on 24th July 2026, delivered a significant judgment in a criminal case involving allegations of dowry harassment, physical assault, and criminal intimidation. The case was filed by the de facto complainant, Smt. Sujatha, against her husband and family members, including her mother-in-law and…
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Section 295A IPC | Absence of Deliberate and Malicious Intent Defeats Prosecution Over Quran Copies at Printing Press: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against Malgireddy Sridhar Reddy in a case alleging disrespect to copies of the Holy Quran kept at a printing and binding press. The Court held that prosecution under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 can proceed only when there is material…
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Women-Only Recruitment for Extension Officer Posts in Women & Child Welfare Department Upheld: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has upheld the State Government's decision to reserve the posts of Extension Officer Grade-I and Extension Officer Grade-II (Supervisors) exclusively for women in the Women Development and Child Welfare Department. The Court held that the policy is legally valid considering the nature of the…
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Foundational Defects in Institution of Suit Cannot Be Cured Subsequently to Validate the Proceedings: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has held that a party cannot remove or cure a foundational defect in the institution of a suit by producing a subsequent board resolution at a later stage of the proceedings. The Court ruled that while procedural defects may be corrected, a defect affecting the very authority to institute a…
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FIRs Against CM Revanth Reddy for Allegedly Obstructing Traffic During 2019 By-Poll Roadshows Quashed: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has quashed multiple criminal proceedings initiated against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in connection with roadshows conducted during the 2019 Huzurnagar Assembly by-elections. The Court held that the prosecution under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code was without jurisdiction as the…
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KGBV Bunker Beds Tender: School Education Department Directed to Conduct Inquiry Into Ex-MLA's Complaint Over Alleged Irregularities: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has directed the School Education Department to conduct a detailed enquiry into allegations of serious irregularities in a major government tender related to the supply, commissioning and installation of bunker beds with mattresses and pillows in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs)…
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Farmer's Bank Account Defreezed; Court Finds Continued Freeze Unjustified: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has granted major relief to Kanakati Naresh, a farmer from Suryapet district, by directing India Post Payments Bank to remove restrictions from his savings account that had remained frozen for more than two years. The Court held that a citizen's bank account cannot be kept under a debit freeze…
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Bigamy Proceedings Against Muslim Man Under Section 494 IPC Quashed: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Mohammad Abdul Subhan and Mohammed Sayeeda Begum, who were Accused Nos. 1 and 2 in a case alleging bigamy. The case arose from a complaint by Smt. Arshia Mohammed, who said that her marriage with Mohammad Abdul Subhan took place on 28.02.2009 and that…
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Potency Test Cannot Be Ordered Routinely Without Establishing Its Relevance, Order in Digital Penetration Case Quashed: Telangana High Court
The case concerns M. Uday Krishna Reddy, an IPS Officer Trainee who challenged an order directing that he be taken for a medico-legal potency test. The case arose from Crime No.824 of 2026 registered at Attapur Police Station on a complaint by Respondent No.2, involving several offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya…
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Section 295A IPC | Absence of Deliberate and Malicious Intent Defeats Prosecution Over Quran Copies at Printing Press: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against Malgireddy Sridhar Reddy in a case alleging disrespect to copies of the Holy Quran kept at a printing and binding press. The Court held that prosecution under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 can proceed only when there is material…
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One-Day Escort Bail Granted to NIA Accused for Father’s Funeral, Trial Court Ignored Customary Ceremony Material: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment dated 30 March 2026, the Telangana High Court granted limited relief to an accused involved in a case investigated under the National Investigation Agency Act. The Court emphasized that even in serious criminal matters, humanitarian considerations and customary practices must be respected…
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Service Benefits to Missing CRPF Constable’s Father Cannot Be Denied for Want of Lodging Separate FIR: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has ruled that the father of a CRPF Constable, M. Srikanth, who went missing during training, cannot be denied service or pensionary benefits merely because he did not lodge a separate missing complaint. The court quashed the ex parte removal of the constable from service and directed the…
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Self-Induced Frustration Considered Breach of Contract, Promisor Must Disclose Inability to Fulfill Agreement: Telangana High Court
In a significant commercial dispute, the Calcutta High Court recently upheld an arbitral award of ₹5 Crores in favor of M/s Mechatronics Engineering Ltd., a contractor, who was denied proper notice when its contract was abruptly short-closed. The court held that the short-closure of the contract by the principal…
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Court refuses to quash case against senior advocate who allegedly took ₹7 crore to bribe High Court judges: Telangana High Court
Hyderabad, June 24, 2024: In a significant judgment, the Telangana High Court has protected a senior advocate, Mr. Aditya Rao, from arrest in a case registered under the SC/ST Act and the Indian Penal Code. The Court highlighted the power to grant anticipatory bail under Section 482 CrPC in exceptional circumstances,…
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Scope of Power Of High Court Under Section 11 Is Extremely Limited, Court Can't Go Into Disputed Questions Of Facts: Telangana High Court
The High Court of Telangana has appointed a sole arbitrator to settle a dispute arising from a land sale agreement. The case, Smt. Syeda Sana Sumera and Others vs Kamran Mirza and Others (Arbitration Application No. 207 of 2022), involved a registered Agreement of Sale-cum-Irrevocable General Power of Attorney (IGA)…
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Arbitration Agreement Not Established, Court Under Section 11(6) Must Determine Existence And Validity Of Arbitration Agreement: Telangana High Court
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has dismissed applications filed by D. Neeharika Reddy, representing a construction firm, seeking the appointment of an arbitrator in a dispute with a private limited company. The judgment highlights the importance of establishing a valid arbitration agreement under the Arbitration and…
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National Security Issue, Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Alleged Phone Tapping Operation During BRS Govt Regime: Telangana High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court denied the bail application of Amandeep Singh Dhall in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case. The court, presided over by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, highlighted significant aspects of the case, emphasizing the severe nature of the allegations and the substantial…
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Wife's Refusal To Return Home With Husband Provoked Him, Murder Not Premeditated: Telangana High Court Modifies Conviction U/S 302 IPC
Hyderabad, January 25, 2024: In a significant legal development, the High Court for the State of Telangana, presided over by the Honourable Justice K. Lakshman and Honourable Smt. Justice P. Sree Sudha, delivered a noteworthy judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 758 of 2014. The appeal arose under Section 374(2) of the…
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Legal Insight: High Court Decree Affirms Married Army Officer's Accommodation Entitlement, Dismisses Spousal Claim to Retain Allotted Premise"
In a recent judgment by the Hon’ble Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Hon’ble Shri Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti, an appeal under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 sheds light on the eviction order issued against Mrs. [Appellant]—the wife of a serving army officer. Background: The case…
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Court Directs State to Evict Illegal Occupants and Prevent Sewage Contamination in Musi Riverfront Project: Telangana High Court
In a significant development, the Telangana High Court has directed the state authorities to implement guidelines laid out by the Supreme Court regarding encroachments in the Musi Riverfront Development Project area. This ruling pertains to the removal of "unauthorized constructions" located in the Full Tank Level…
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[POCSO] Sexual Assault Case Of Minor Girl by her neighbor; Accused In neighborhood Found Guilty Of Assault And Confinement: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment, the Telangana High Court partially allowed an appeal by the accused, Somaraju Srikanth, against his conviction and sentence under various sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes…
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Accused in Minor's Rape Case Acquitted: Telangana High Court
The appellant, Guguloth Lachiram, was convicted by the Principal Sessions Judge, Mahabubabad, for multiple offences, including rape and penetrative sexual assault under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The charges were related to the sexual assault of a minor…
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Court Rules Transmission Corporation Inherits Andhra Pradesh Electricity Board's Service Regulations with Implied Power to Amend: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court upheld the authority of the Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TRANSCO) to amend its service regulations, particularly regarding the deletion of beneficial provisions related to service weightage for promotion to the post of Additional Assistant Engineer.…
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Rape Conviction Overturned as Court Notes 8-Month Delay and Lack of Evidence of Forcible Detention: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment pronounced on 8th November 2024, the High Court of Telangana at Hyderabad set aside the conviction of Amgothu Vinod in a case involving the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, along with several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The appellant was convicted by the…
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Hotel's Replacement of Damaged Furniture and Carpets Considered Allowable Current Expenditure Under Section 37 of Income Tax Act: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court recently ruled on a significant tax-related matter concerning the classification of expenses incurred by a hotel on replacement items. The court clarified that costs spent on replacing damaged items, such as carpets, mattresses, and lampshades, qualify as current expenditure under Section…
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Accused Acquitted in Kidnapping and Rape Case Due to Insufficient Evidence: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court acquitted Amgothu Vinod (the appellant) who had been convicted by the trial court for kidnapping, wrongful confinement, and sexual assault. The appellant had been accused of taking his niece, PW.3, who was allegedly 15 years old, from her home in Madigundla Thanda, and…
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Pension Or Retiral Benefits Of Goverment Employee Can Only Be Withheld If Cognizance Is Taken On Police Report Before Retirement: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling regarding the entitlements of retired government employees, the Madhya Pradesh High Court addressed the application of Rule 9(6)(b)(i) of the Pension Rules, 1976. This case highlights the legal principles governing the withholding or withdrawal of pension benefits when criminal proceedings are…
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Court Sets Aside Remand Order, Reaffirms 24-Hour Deadline For Producing Accused Before Magistrate: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the Hon’ble Justice E.V. Venugopal, the Criminal Revision Case No. 781 of 2024 has raised critical questions regarding the rights of individuals during arrest and the adherence to procedural requirements under the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.). This case illustrates the…
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Driving Vehicle Without Number Plate Not Considered 'Cheating' Under Section 420 IPC: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Honorable Justice K. Sujana of the High Court has quashed the proceedings against a petitioner accused in a vehicle-related case, citing misapplication of legal provisions. This judgment revolves around the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and addresses the implications of Section…
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Court States Exception to Rule of Availing Alternative Remedy When Impugned Order Lacks Reasons and Cannot Be Appealed Against: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court, presided by Hon’ble Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Sreenivas Rao, addressed a long-standing property tax dispute involving the Chowmohalla Palace Trust and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). The judgment centered around the validity of a…
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Appeal Under Section 8 of Telangana Agricultural Land (Conversion for Non-Agricultural Purpose) Act Must Be Filed Before Collector, Not RDO: Telangana High Court
In a significant decision, the Telangana High Court, presided by Justice K. Lakshman, addressed a land dispute regarding the conversion of agricultural land into non-agricultural use under the Telangana Agricultural Land (Conversion for Non-Agricultural Purpose) Act, 2006. The judgment was delivered on 28th August…
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About the Telangana High Court
The Telangana 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 Telangana.
Seat
Hyderabad
State / UT
Telangana
Region
South India
