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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Commercial Courts Have Authority to Hear Commercial Original Petitions Arising from Section 37 of Arbitration Act: Telangana High Court
In a recent case before the High Court, a Civil Revision Petition challenging the rejection of an appeal by a statutory council was dismissed. The court upheld the original decision of the Trial Court, ruling that no illegality or grave injustice was found that would warrant an intervention under Article 227 of the…
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Writ Petition May Be Maintainable, But Court Can Refuse To Entertain It Under Article 226 Discretionary Powers: Telangana High Court
In a recent judgment, the Hon’ble Justice K. Lakshman of the High Court addressed a significant issue concerning the Doctrine of Election and the availability of alternative remedies under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The case revolves around a dispute where the petitioner sought to challenge an order dated…
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Non-Filing Of GST Return Due To Technical Glitch, Bank Can't Be Penalised: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has provided relief to SCB India regarding the transitional credit under the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. The court addressed the issues surrounding the technical glitches encountered by SCB India while filing TRAN-1 forms and clarified the legal…
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Court Quashes Cheating Case Against Builder Prevented From Delivering Villas Due To Litigation Initiated Against Property: Telangana High Court
Hyderabad, July 26, 2024 — In a significant legal development, Hon'ble Justice JuVVadi Sridevi of the Telangana High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Guntupalli Srinivas Rao in a case involving allegations of real estate fraud. The petition was filed under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking…
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Court Clarifies Application For Termination Of Arbitrator Lies Before District Court And Not High Court: Telangana High Court
Arbitration Application Seeks Change of Arbitrator in Commercial Complex Dispute In a recent development under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, an application was filed before the High Court of Telangana seeking a change of arbitrator in a dispute related to the construction of a commercial complex. The…
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Section 376 IPC, Absence Of Independent Witnesses Doesn't Warrant Acquittal Of Rape Accused If Survivor's Testimony Reliable: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment pronounced on 19th June 2024, the High Court of Telangana at Hyderabad confirmed the conviction of Shaik Mohammed Khasim @ Khashu under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The appellant, a tailor by profession and neighbor of the victim, was sentenced by the Special Sessions Judge for…
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Burden Under Customs Act To Prove Dutiable/ Prohibited Goods Not Meant For Smuggling Lies On Person Found In Possession: Telangana High Court
Customs Act Used to Seize Gold Attempted Smuggling Two Petitioners Caught Trying to Smuggle Gold into India In a recent case, the Customs Act was used to seize gold attempted to be smuggled into India. The petitioners, identified in court documents as Mr. Rao and Mr. Patel (names changed to protect anonymity), were…
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Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Senior Advocate Accused Of Accepting Bribe To Influence Judges: Telangana High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Telangana exercised its powers under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) to protect a senior advocate from arrest in a case involving allegations under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The case pertains to allegations…
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Court Is Neither Counsellor Nor Executioner To Compel Parties To Continue With 'Unworkable Marriage': Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Hon’ble Justices Moushumi Bhattacharya and M.G. Priyadarsini granted an appeal filed by XYZ against the dismissal of his divorce petition by the Trial Court. The appeal arose from an order dated 02.11.2021, where XYZ's petition for divorce…
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Family Court Dismisses Husband’s Petition for Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty and Desertion: Telangana High Court
Hyderabad, June 21, 2024: In a significant ruling, the Family Court has dismissed a divorce petition filed by Mr. XYZ against Mrs. ABC, on the grounds of Section 13(1)(i-a) and (i-b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which pertain to cruelty and desertion. The court found that the allegations were not substantiated by…
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Section 96-100 CPC, Non-Parties Can File Appeal If Negatively Impacted By Trial Court's Order: Telangana High Court
In a significant legal development, a recent order by the Hon’ble Justices Moushumi Bhattacharya and Nagesh Bheemapaka has granted leave to non-party appellants to appeal against a decree for specific performance. The case pertains to I.A.No.1 of 2023 in A.S.No.320 of 2023 and A.S.Nos.1 and 5 of 2023. Background: The…
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Domestic Violence Act: Court Remands Case for Fresh Consideration of Maintenance and Residence Order
In a recent development, the Honourable Dr. Justice G. Radha Rani addressed a crucial Criminal Revision Case under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The case revolves around a petitioner, Ms. Maya Gupta, who filed D.V.C.No.6 of 2023 against respondents 1 to 3, seeking reliefs under Sections 18, 19, 20, and 22 of the…
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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
