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Telangana High Court dismisses applications by senior IAS, IPS officers, and EIPL Constructions seeking to lift restrictions on disputed lands in Maheshwaram. It upholds April order placing lands on the prohibited list; main writ petition to proceed

The Telangana High Court disposed of a lunch motion petition by BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Maganti Sunitha, who alleged large-scale irregularities in the Jubilee Hills voter list. The court observed that the Election Commission was already addressing their objections as per law

The High Court heard a PIL seeking enforcement of statutory provisions for Parent-Teacher Associations and School Governing Bodies in all state, aided, and private schools, citing violations of the Telangana Education Act and undermining transparency

The High Court directed Principal Secretary of the Education Department to examine petitioner Durgam Ravinder’s concerns regarding Hyderabad Public School, including SC/ST hostels, reservations, fund utilisation, outsourcing, and heritage campus issues, and take a reasoned decision within three months

A petition was filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the non-refundable Rs 3 lakh application fee for liquor shops under the state’s Liquor Policy 2025–27. The petitioner argues it is discriminatory and burdensome, especially for weaker sections

The Telangana High Court heard a criminal revision petition seeking FIR registration against IAS officer Naveen Mittal over alleged illegal Bhoodan land transfers in Maheshwaram. The petitioner claims land records were tampered with and passbooks issued illegally

A function hall in Mancherial, previously sealed for violating building norms, is now set to be inaugurated amid allegations of political backing.

Telangana High Court allows State Election Commission to conduct local body elections under existing reservation rules, staying GOs increasing BC quota to 42%. The court directs proportional seats as open category and sets timelines for counter and reply affidavits.

Telangana High Court has sought detailed explanations from state agencies over alleged encroachments on lakes and ponds in Hyderabad and nearby districts. The writ petition, filed by Kamareddy MLA Katipally Venkata Ramana Reddy, claims water bodies have been converted into real estate ventures.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reaffirmed the Congress government's commitment to securing 42 percent reservations for Backward Classes in Telangana, countering criticism from BRS and BJP. He cited legislative efforts and blamed the Governor and Centre for delays.

Ahead of the High Court's stay on local body elections, a total of 119 nominations were filed across ZPTC and MPTC constituencies in Telangana. Congress emerged as the frontrunner with the majority of nominations.

Senior BRS leaders have launched a scathing attack on the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government following the High Court’s stay on local body polls. They accused the government of misleading backward class communities with a legally weak GO promising 42 percent reservation.

The Telangana High Court's stay on local body elections has led the State Election Commission to suspend the poll process, which was set to begin with nominations from October 11. The elections, planned in two phases, were halted due to a legal challenge over 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes.

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the Telangana government will decide its next steps, including legal measures, after receiving the High Court order on the stay of local body election notification. Ministers reiterated commitment to 42 percent BC reservations

The Telangana High Court granted an interim stay on local body elections, following petitions challenging the enhancement of Backward Classes reservation from 23% to 42% through GO No. 9. The State has four weeks to file a counter

Ahead of the High Court hearing on 42% BC reservation, Telangana District Collectors have issued notices for the first phase of ZPTC and MPTC elections. Nominations open October 11, elections on October 23, with results scheduled for November 11.

The Telangana High Court heard extensive arguments challenging the State’s decision to raise BC reservations to 42 percent for local body elections. Petitioners cited constitutional limits and lack of data, while the State defended its move citing legislative consensus and welfare powers.

Telangana High Court extended interim protection from arrest to former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao, T Harish Rao, SK Joshi, and Smita Sabharwal in writ petitions challenging the Justice PC Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project

The observation came during the hearing of a PIL, challenging the government’s decision to make Telugu a mandatory second language for students of CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge, and other national boards

Telangana High Court directs HMDA to file its counter within two weeks while hearing a PIL