Telangana Public Service Commission Can't Relax Technical Conditions Under Rule Which Permits Correction Of Clerical Errors In Merit List: High Court

The Telangana High Court has held that the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) exceeded its authority by relaxing the condition of educational qualification for recruitment of Assistant Engineers in the Roads and Buildings Department, after the initial declaration.The court emphasized that the revision did not fall under the purview of Rule 20(b) of TSPSC Rules, which only...

Individual Facing Disciplinary Proceedings Failing To Cooperate During Review Of Material Can't Later Claim That They Weren't Provided With Evidence: Telangana HC

The Telangana High Court, in a recent judgment, established that when an individual facing disciplinary proceedings is granted the opportunity to view all relevant material but fails to cooperate, they cannot later claim that they were not provided with the evidence underpinning the charges.“The record would also indicate that the petitioner was permitted to verify the entire material,...

S.79 Juvenile Justice Act | Mere Employment Of Child For Less Salary, More Hours Not Sufficient For Offense Of 'Child Kept In Bondage': Telangana High Court

In a recent ruling, the Telangana High Court held that simply employing a child for lower wages and extended hours does not automatically constitute an offence under the "child kept in bondage" Section 79 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.The order was passed by Justice K. Sujana in a Criminal Petition filed under section 482 of the Cr.P.C praying quashment...

Meritorious Reserved Category Candidates Entitled To Get General Category Seat: Telangana High Court Reiterates

While addressing a petition challenging the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission's (APPSC) selection process for Child Development Project Officers (CDPO), the Telangana High Court has reiterated that the reserved category candidates securing higher marks than the last of the general category candidates are entitled to get seat/post in the General category.Relying on Supreme Court's...

"National Security Issue": Telangana High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Alleged Phone Tapping Operation During BRS Govt Regime

The Telangana High Court has initiated suo moto proceedings into the illegal phone-tapping operation conducted during the reign of the BRS Government. A special Bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Vinod Kumar took up the matter following a new article published in the Deccan Chronicle which revealed that apart from rival politicians, notable High Court judges including...

"Necessary Party For Complete Adjudication": Telangana High Court Sets Aside Divorce Proceedings In Which Adulterer Was Not Made Party

In a recent ruling, the Telangana High Court underscored the importance of including the alleged adulterer as a necessary party in divorce proceedings initiated on the grounds of adultery.The court emphasized that the right of the alleged adulterer to be heard is crucial for a fair and just trial, and their absence can lead to an incomplete adjudication of the case. The Court said:“It is to...

[Telangana Protection Of Depositors Act] Intention To Cheat Needs To Be Established From The Beginning: Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court has held that alleged default by a company for a short period would not attract the offense punishable under Section 5 of Telangana Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishments Act, 1999.Justice Dr. G. Radha Rani passed the order in a petition filed seeking anticipatory bail noting that the intention to cheat must be evident from the very beginning. The...

Andhra Pradesh & Telangana High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 20 - May 26, 2024

Nominal index:Mir Sadath Ali vs. Joint Collector, Ranga Reddy District & Ors 2024 LiveLaw(TS) 82Maddikunta Narsimha Rao vs M. Chandra Shekar and four others 2024 LiveLaw(TS) 83Smt Haneefa Bee vs. Mohd Nizam & Ors. 2024 LiveLaw(TS) 84 Kadavath Srikanth vs Kadavath Ashwitha 2024 LiveLaw(TS) 85Mohammed Nayeem vs. Smt. Naveditha Manvikar 2024 LiveLaw (TS) 86The Oriental Insurance...

“Wastage Of Court's Valuable Time”: Telangana HC Imposes Fine On Party For Initiating Contempt Proceedings Without Any Evidence To Support Claim

The Telangana High Court has held that initiating contempt proceedings without sufficient evidence constitutes an abuse of legal process and a waste of court resources. Justice Laxmi Narayana Alishetty thus imposed a fine of Rs. 25,000/- on Mohammed Nayeem who had initiated contempt proceedings against Naveditha Manvikar, emphasizing the need for willful and deliberate disobedience for...

S.2(2) HMA | Substantially 'Hinduised' Tribes Cannot Be Relegated To Customary Courts For Attaining Divorce Decree: Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court has held that when recognized Tribes have admitted following Hindu traditions and Customs, and jointly file a petition under section 13(B) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for dissolution of marriage, the Court cannot relegate them to customary Courts citing the bar created by section 2(2) of the Act.Section 2(2) of the HMA says that nothing contained in the Act...

Court Cannot Certify Photostat Copy Of Unmarked Document Confirming Its Authenticity & Credibility: Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court, recognizing the legal sanctity of a certified copy issued by the Court, held that a Court in its power cannot certify a Photostat copy of an unmarked document, thereby confirming its authenticity and credibility. It held:"...when the legal sanctity and weight attached to the certified copies of the documents, be it marked or unmarked, issued by the Court is that of...

Hereditary Trusteeship Abolished, Child Of Temple's Founding Member Can't Automatically Be Declared As Founding Family Member: Telangana High Court

The Telangana High Court has held that the child of a founding member of a Temple is not automatically entitled to be declared as a member of the founding family, merely because he is the child of the Founder. The order was passed by Justice M.G. Priyadarsini in a Civil Miscellaneous appeal, which also upheld the action of the Tribunal in taking away the 'founding member' status of a...