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The Telangana High Court has given the State government time to respond to a PIL alleging inadequate preparedness for drought-like conditions. Petitioners cited a 24 per cent rainfall deficit and sought district-wise assessments, drinking water supplies and coordinated relief measures.

The Telangana High Court directed the DGP and Cyberabad Police to ensure HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath and Shamshabad Tahsildar appear on Tuesday in a contempt case over alleged non-compliance with a 2024 land order.

The Telangana High Court has granted the State government 12 weeks to clear pending land acquisition compensation of Rs 51.35 crore to landowners in Narayanpet district. The direction came after Principal Secretary (Finance) Sandeep Kumar Sultania appeared before the court and cited financial constraints while assuring that compensation payments would be prioritised.

The Telangana High Court has dismissed a plea by the Medchal-Malkajgiri District Collector seeking exemption from personal appearance, holding that official and election-related duties cannot justify non-compliance with a court order.

The Telangana High Court has directed three Spectra Group companies to file counter affidavits in response to allegations of large-scale financial irregularities, diversion of funds and violations of RERA provisions. Hearing a PIL, the court was told that over Rs 5,000 crore had allegedly been collected from prospective plot buyers and diverted to other group entities, affecting nearly 10,000 families.

Former Hyderabad Cricket Association office-bearers have raised questions over the powers of the Apex Council, which continues in an interim capacity under High Court supervision. They have sought clarity on membership decisions, the role of the committee and the timeline for elections

The Telangana High Court has issued Form-I notices to several senior government and HYDRAA officials in a contempt case alleging violation of its earlier order restraining demolition of structures on private land in Sangareddy district.

The Telangana High Court dismissed Margadarsi Chit Fund's petition challenging an Rs 81.12-lakh cross subsidy surcharge demand. The Court held that earlier Government Orders permitting third-party power sales did not constitute the specific State Government consent required for exemption.

The Telangana High Court expressed dissatisfaction over the School Education Department's handling of representations submitted by DSC-2002 candidates seeking appointment as Hindi Pandit Grade-II teachers. Observing that the rejection appeared mechanical and contrary to the spirit of its earlier orders, the court sought further records from the authorities and adjourned the matter for further hearing.

The Telangana High Court sentenced a Miyapur Circle Inspector to four weeks' simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 after finding him guilty of wilfully disobeying judicial directions to provide police protection in a property dispute at Hafeezpet.

The Telangana High Court has directed Food Safety Department authorities to conduct a fresh inspection of G. Pulla Reddy Sweets' premises in Hyderabad and submit a report on the next date of hearing. The direction came while hearing a writ petition challenging the suspension of the sweet-maker's FSSAI licence, with the court declining interim relief but ordering a reinspection before further consideration of the matter.

The Telangana High Court allowed a farmer to challenge Pollution Control Board consent orders for quarrying, stone-crushing and blasting at Akuthotapally. It said contempt proceedings could be initiated if the activities began contrary to the Government counsel’s submission

The Telangana High Court has ordered status quo on disputed lands at Chintapalli in Nalgonda district while hearing an Endowments Department appeal. The appeal challenges a Single Judge’s directions to register sale deeds in favour of the petitioners

The Telangana High Court continued its stay on an order directing the State Government to relieve HYDRAA Commissioner Ranganath. However, it set aside directions protecting possession and maintaining status quo over disputed land at Lothukunta. The matter will be heard on January 20

The Telangana High Court questioned GHMC's stand of granting approvals for layouts and building permissions while later seeking the demolition of alleged illegal constructions. The court also sought an explanation from HYDRAA for carrying out demolitions without communicating decisions on objections filed by property owners.

The Telangana High Court has refused to postpone the TGPSC Assistant Executive Engineer examinations scheduled for November 6 and 7 despite candidates citing a clash with SSC Junior Engineer examinations.

The Telangana High Court has issued notices to senior ED officials, police authorities and a private individual on a petition alleging illegal detention and physical torture by ED personnel during a money laundering probe linked to an alleged liquor smuggling case.

The Telangana High Court has directed the State Housing Board to execute sale deeds for flat purchasers within 10 days without insisting on adjustments or penal interest. The dispute over payment adjustments and 14 per cent penal interest remains pending.

The Telangana High Court has allowed elected members of the Hyderabad Cricket Association Apex Council to continue in an interim capacity after their tenure ended on October 21. The council will function under the Single Member Committee until verification and elections are completed

The Telangana High Court warned that the Chief Secretary may have to appear in person over delays in implementing directions on DSC-2002 Hindi Pandit Grade-II appointments. The government must submit a compliance report by November 4 or face contempt proceedings