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IAS officer Smita Sabharwal has approached the Telangana High Court seeking to quash the Justice PC Ghose Commission’s findings that implicated her in alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. She contends the Commission violated inquiry safeguards and made adverse remarks without giving her a chance to respond.
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The Telangana High Court concluded hearings on petitions and a suo motu PIL concerning alleged round-the-clock blasting in Jubilee Hills for high-rise construction. After being informed that all permissions were granted following due process and that blasting had ceased in July, the Court directed authorities to strictly follow statutory safeguards in future and disposed of the matter.
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Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti of the Telangana High Court has directed the State government to take action against Rajanna-Sircilla District Collector Sandeep Kumar Jha for initiating a criminal case against Vanapatla Kavitha, a Mid Manair oustee, despite a clear court order granting her rehabilitation benefits.
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Telangana HC directs State government to submit details of terminated Additional Public Prosecutors, their remaining service period, and newly appointed APPs. Petitioners allege illegal terminations without notice. The matter is adjourned for government response on Tuesday
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Telangana High Court seeks explanation from Ranga Reddy District Collector over alleged violation of court orders regarding disputed Bhudan lands in Nagaram village. Notices were also issued to IAS and IPS officers; matter posted to October 10
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The Telangana High Court has permitted Bathukamma celebrations at the Bhagyalakshmi temple in Charminar on September 23, subject to strict conditions. The event is restricted to women devotees, excludes VIPs, and prohibits political or inflammatory content.
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The Telangana High Court expressed dissatisfaction over a PIL questioning the eligibility of BRS MLC P. Venkatrami Reddy, citing lack of documentary evidence regarding his resignation from the IAS. Petitioners claimed the DoPT had not accepted his resignation, making his MLC post invalid.
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In response to hundreds of petitions challenging the validity of unsigned GST notices, officials from the GST department gave a live demonstration before the Telangana High Court. They clarified that all notices are digitally signed and legally valid, even if the signature isn’t visibly displayed during download.
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The Telangana High Court has directed Yadagirigutta police to submit an explanation in a case against BRS MLA Harish Rao over a temple ritual allegedly violating norms. The Court also issued notices to the temple Executive Officer.
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The Telangana High Court has issued a warrant against Rajanna-Sircilla Collector Sandeep Kumar Jha for failing to comply with its directive to compensate a land oustee affected by the Mid Manair project. The Collector also missed the court hearing without explanation. The court took serious note of the lapse and ordered legal action.
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The Telangana High Court has taken up a PIL filed by Help The People Charitable Trust, urging the state government to fill thousands of vacant posts in the police department. The petitioner cited Supreme Court directions from 2019 encouraging High Courts to monitor such vacancies through suo motu PILs.
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The Telangana High Court has dismissed petitions challenging GO 150, which amended GO 33 to regulate local quota eligibility for MBBS and BDS admissions. The court upheld the requirement of four years of Telugu-medium study prior to NEET, citing Supreme Court validation.
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The Telangana Public Service Commission has filed a writ appeal against a High Court order directing re-evaluation of Group-I Mains answer scripts. TGPSC argues that re-evaluation is barred under its rules and that the judge’s directions are legally flawed and contradictory. The appeal is likely to be heard by a division bench soon.
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Telangana HC expressed displeasure over the State’s delay in clarifying competent authority for blasting permissions in Hyderabad. The bench impleaded the Police Commissioner, questioned safety standards, and posted the matter to September 23 for a detailed response
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Telangana HC granted interim protection to former Chief Secretary Shailendra Kumar Joshi, directing the State government not to take action based on the Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project irregularities. The matter is adjourned to October 7
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Telangana High Court quashed FIRs against BAMS doctors for prescribing allopathic medicines, ruling such practice does not constitute cheating. Alleged professional misconduct can be addressed by AYUSH authority through departmental action
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Telangana High Court ordered the de-freezing of the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s bank account frozen by the CID in July. Justice N V Shravan Kumar held that HCA was not an accused in the case but declined its plea for Rs. 15 lakh compensation
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BRS leaders welcomed the Telangana High Court verdict, calling it a warning to the Congress government against misuse of police powers. They alleged nearly 5,000 cases were filed against social media activists and vowed to continue resisting attempts to suppress dissent
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The BRS is preparing a series of legal petitions against the Congress government after the Telangana High Court quashed FIRs against party activists. The verdict, seen as a safeguard for political dissent, is expected to nullify most pending cases
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The BRS has intensified its attack on the Congress-led Telangana government following the High Court’s scathing verdict on irregularities in the Group-1 Main examination. The party demanded the cancellation of the exam, withdrawal of GO 29, and dropping of cases against protesting job aspirants.
