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A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Telangana government’s decision to impose Telugu as a mandatory second language for students in national and international boards was heard by the High Court. The bench refused to grant interim relief and instructed the state to submit a comprehensive action plan within two weeks

Bhaskar Reddy Vemireddy, senior advocate at the Telangana High Court, has been appointed as a Judicial Member of the GST Appellate Tribunal. With over three decades of experience in tax law, he joins the tribunal as part of a national-level appointment

The Telangana High Court has refused to allow the medical termination of a 28-week twin pregnancy carried by a minor, citing serious health risks. The petition was filed by the girl’s mother under the MTP (Amendment) Act, 2021. Based on a report from a medical board at Niloufer Hospital, the court determined that the procedure was inadvisable.

The Telangana High Court has granted interim relief to Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences by staying a Rs. 20 lakh fine imposed by KNRUHS, pending a legal decision on whether the university has the authority to levy such penalties. The court acknowledged the petitioner's argument that the fine lacked statutory backing and violated principles of natural justice.

Justice K. Lakshman of the Telangana High Court has warned of disciplinary action, including suspension, against police personnel interfering in proceedings related to Bhoodan lands in Nagaram village, Rangareddy district.

In the aftermath of a deadly explosion at a Sigachi Industries plant in Hyderabad that killed 54 people, NGO Scientists for People has escalated its advocacy by writing to key government officials in Gujarat and the Union Government.

The Telangana High Court quashed a defamation case filed against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy by BJP's Telangana General Secretary Kasam Venkateshwarlu. The complaint pertained to remarks made by Reddy during a 2024 Lok Sabha campaign alleging that BJP intended to amend the Constitution to abolish caste-based reservations.

The Telangana High Court, led by Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya, has quashed criminal proceedings against BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao in a defamation case related to the 2024 MLC elections. The complaint, filed by political opponent Teenmaar Mallana, alleged the circulation of fake videos intended to tarnish his reputation.

The Telangana High Court continued hearing multiple writ petitions over alleged illegal mutations of government and Bhoodan lands in Nagaram village, Rangareddy district. Several IAS and IPS officers are named in the petitions, which allege improper land transfers.

In Kothagudem, the Indian Legal Professionals Association (ILPA) district committee submitted a petition to BJP State President N. Ramchander Rao, urging him to expedite the long-pending appointments of 1,900 advocates as notaries.

The Telangana High Court has admitted a petition filed by Kamala Devi, who alleges that her husband was admitted to an unlicensed rehabilitation centre in Dammaiguda, Medchal–Malkajgiri district. Despite complaints to health authorities, no substantial action was taken.

BRS leaders lodged a complaint with the ED alleging a Rs 423 crore paddy procurement scam involving Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Civil Supplies officials. They claimed funds were siphoned off through money laundering and demanded a wider probe by central agencies

BRS leader Harish Rao demanded Telangana High Court and SHRC intervention over recurring Gurukul food poisoning incidents, alleging over 100 student deaths under Congress rule. He accused the government of negligence and warned of a Statewide agitation if safety and quality meals aren’t ensured.

Justice (Retd) Naveen Rao has been appointed to supervise the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s functioning for the 2025-2026 season, with all directions to be made in consultation with him

The Telangana High Court has appointed Justice (Retd) Naveen Rao to supervise the overall functioning of the Hyderabad Cricket Association. All HCA decisions must now be made under his supervision, as per the court order issued by Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has accused the BJP of intentionally delaying Presidential assent for the 42% BC reservation bills passed by the State Assembly. He criticized BJP leaders for supporting the bill in Telangana but opposing it in Parliament

Thousands of retired Telangana government employees are still awaiting their dues, with Rs. 8,200 crore pending for 2024 retirees alone. Despite High Court orders, payments are delayed, pushing many into debt, distress and even death due to prolonged financial uncertainty

The petitioners contended that the accusations were baseless and argued for quashing the FIR registered against Bodhan MLA Shakeel, Asif, and others.

Justice Aparesh Kumar will succeed Justice Sujoy Paul, who has been transferred to the Calcutta High Court.

Justice Lakshman, upon examining the case record, observed that the investigating officer failed to collect substantive evidence to support the prosecution's claims and that the continuation of proceedings would amount to an abuse of process of law. The Court accordingly quashed the case.