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The Telangana High Court has directed the State government and HAML to file a detailed affidavit on permissions and construction activities for Metro Phase-II near heritage structures, following allegations of violations of the Telangana Heritage Act

The Telangana High Court directed the State government to frame a comprehensive policy regulating the sale of meat and non-vegetarian food within 100 metres of temples, schools and hospitals, citing public sentiments, cleanliness, traffic and law and order concerns

The Telangana High Court granted conditional bail to Sigachi Industries CEO Amith Raj Sinha in connection with the fatal fire accident at the company’s Pashamallaram unit, citing completion of investigation and filing of the charge sheet

The Telangana High Court directed police to reconsider a plea for permission to hold a peace rally demanding a Secunderabad Municipal Corporation and to submit a report by February 5, asking officers to consult organisers and frame guidelines if needed

The Telangana State Bar Council elections, held after nearly eight years, saw an impressive turnout with 82 per cent of registered advocates casting their votes. Polling took place across the High Court, district, and subordinate courts, with 203 candidates contesting.

The Telangana High Court has refused to stay the election process for the newly formed Kothagudem Municipal Corporation, dismissing petitions challenging its constitution. While one petition was dismissed outright, another was given time for a counter affidavit, with hearings scheduled for February 12.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the Telangana government’s approach to collecting pending traffic challans, citing the High Court’s recent orders against coercive recovery methods. He warned that such measures would not withstand judicial scrutiny and would face public resistance.

The Telangana High Court directed Hyderabad Police to grant conditional permission for a proposed public meeting after holding that prolonged inaction on the application violated fundamental rights under Article 19, while balancing public order concerns with strict safeguards

The Telangana High Court directed the State government to reconstitute the Telangana State Animal Welfare Board without delay if it has not been revived after its tenure ended in 2022, observing that the government’s affidavit lacked clarity on the Board’s status

The Telangana High Court has directed that any revision of cinema ticket prices must be announced at least 90 days before a film’s release. Justice NV Shravan Kumar issued the order while hearing a petition against the approval of enhanced rates for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, starring Chiranjeevi.

The Telangana High Court has ruled that police cannot stop vehicles or compel motorists to pay pending traffic challans on the spot. Justice NV Shravan Kumar directed that recovery of fines must follow due process of law, including court notices and adjudication.

Telangana High Court refused to grant interim relief in pleas challenging the formation of Kothagudem Municipal Corporation, observing that the petitioners failed to establish a prima facie case that Scheduled Area norms were violated in the merger process

Telangana High Court adjourned the hearing on petitions challenging Justice PC Ghose Commission report on alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project. The court barred any action on the report and posted the matter for further hearing on February 25

Senior members and former players of the Hyderabad Cricket Association questioned the Apex Council over alleged bias in State team selections. They urged Justice Naveen Rao to disband the current selection panel, calling it unconstitutional and formed in violation of Lodha Committee rules

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of running a shadow administration after Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy distanced himself from GOs hiking movie ticket prices. Harish Rao demanded a Governor-led probe into alleged commissions linked to approvals, claiming administrative chaos in Telangana was worse than a suspense thriller.

K Sunil Goud of Telangana High Court has been elected general secretary of the Indian Lawyers Cricket Association at its general body meeting in Delhi. Kuldeep Parihar was named president, with other office-bearers from various High Courts and the Supreme Court

The Telangana High Court has struck down a government memo permitting increased cinema ticket prices for the Sankranti release of The Raja Saab. Justice NV Shravan Kumar ruled that the Home department lacked statutory authority to approve such hikes, which fall under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Police and district collectors.

The Telangana High Court has directed the UPSC to process the state government’s recommendations for appointing the Director General of Police within four weeks. The court also disposed of a plea challenging the appointment of B. Shivadhar Reddy as DGP.

The Telangana High Court will deliver orders on Friday in a writ petition challenging the appointment of DGP Shivadhar Reddy. Petitioner T. Dhangopal Rao alleged the appointment violated Supreme Court guidelines as the list of senior IPS officers was not forwarded to the UPSC.

The Telangana High Court has permitted a petitioner to present visuals in a case challenging the proposed Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II, Corridor-VI alignment through heritage precincts in the Old City.