Telangana High Court
Telangana High Court Questions IPS Officers' Appointments to IAS Positions: Legal Challenge and Administrative Implications
Dec 02, 2025 10:34 am CST
The Telangana High Court has demanded that the state government justify its controversial practice of appointing Indian Police Service officers to administrative positions traditionally reserved for Indian Administrative Service personnel. Justice Surepally Nanda is overseeing a legal challenge against these cross-cadre appointments, which allegedly violate statutory regulations and compromise administrative neutrality. The government must respond by December 10 with a legal justification for the appointments of three senior IPS officers to Principal Secretary positions.
Telangana High Court Threatens Non-Bailable Warrant Against HYDRAA Commissioner in Lake Restoration Contempt Case
Nov 28, 2025 02:28 am CST
The Telangana High Court has warned HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath of a non-bailable warrant if he fails to appear on December 5 in a contempt case. The case involves alleged violations of court orders regarding disputed land near Bathukamma Kunta Lake, where HYDRAA's restoration work allegedly exceeded permitted activities. The court rejected Ranganath's request for attendance exemption, insisting on his personal appearance to address the deliberate disobedience allegations.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Condemns Scandalous Allegations Against Judges in Contempt Case
Nov 10, 2025 03:19 pm CST
Chief Justice BR Gavai strongly criticized the growing trend of making scandalous allegations against judges when rulings are unfavorable. During a contempt case involving N Peddi Raju, who made derogatory comments against a Telangana High Court judge, Gavai emphasized that lawyers as court officers must exercise caution when making allegations against judiciary members. The case was closed after the judge accepted Raju's apology.
Telangana Statewide Bandh: Government and Opposition Unite Over Backward Classes Reservation Issue
Oct 18, 2025 01:12 pm CST
The Telangana government has joined opposition parties in supporting Saturday's statewide bandh protesting judicial intervention on backward classes reservation. The shutdown comes after the High Court and Supreme Court rejected the government's proposal to increase BC reservation from 25% to 42% in local bodies, maintaining the 50% constitutional ceiling on total reservations. A crucial Cabinet meeting is scheduled for October 23 to determine future action regarding the reservation policy and local body elections.
Supreme Court Hearing Urgent Petition from Telangana Journalists Facing Arrest Over Posts Against CM Revanth Reddy
Oct 14, 2025 05:55 pm CST
Two female journalists from Telangana have petitioned the Supreme Court after a High Court ruling put them at risk of arrest for allegedly posting abusive content against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Pogadadanda Revathi and Thanvi Yadav of Pulse News were initially arrested in March and later granted bail, but now face serious charges including publishing obscene material and inciting hatred. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear their urgent plea challenging the custody order.