News for 'Andhra High Court'

Andhra high court slams YSR

Andhra high court slams YSR

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Andhra high court dismisses Jagan's bail plea

Andhra high court dismisses Jagan's bail plea

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

The Andhra Pradesh high court on Thursday dismissed the regular bail petition of YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case involving him. The AP high court had on December 24 dismissed the statutory bail plea of Jagan.

Tirupati Laddu Reignites Political Battle In Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati Laddu Reignites Political Battle In Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com6 days ago

With TDP and YSRCP trying to score political points, the sacred laddu may well create a storm in days to come.

Andhra high court lifts life ban on Azharuddin

Andhra high court lifts life ban on Azharuddin

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Twelve years after the Board of Control for Cricket in India imposed a life ban on Mohammad Azharduddin from playing cricket, following his alleged involvement in the match-fixing episode, the Andhra Pradesh high court, on Thursday, set aside the cricket body's decision.

Delhi HC steps in to protect Sunil Gavaskar

Delhi HC steps in to protect Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Sunil Gavaskar approached the high court, seeking to prevent the unauthorised use of his name, images, persona and likeness by social media platforms and e-commerce websites, and to protect his personality rights.

Shirtless protest at AI summit: Cong faces backlash; Rahul shown black flags

Shirtless protest at AI summit: Cong faces backlash; Rahul shown black flags

Rediff.com6 days ago

The BJP protesters, carrying placards and raising slogans, slammed the Congress and its leader, Rahul Gandhi, calling them "traitors" for allegedly tarnishing the nation's image.

1 in 3 Decade-Old Tax Cases Still Unheard

1 in 3 Decade-Old Tax Cases Still Unheard

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'Tax cases are technical in nature... Many high courts do not have a tax bench, which also contributes to the delay.'

Outgoing CJI Gavai defends SC verdict on governors' powers

Outgoing CJI Gavai defends SC verdict on governors' powers

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Outgoing Chief Justice of India BR Gavai defends the Supreme Court's verdict on governors' powers, emphasizing the principle of separation of powers and judicial independence.

No Full-Stop To Govt Versus Governors Tussle

No Full-Stop To Govt Versus Governors Tussle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court's opinion on the presidential reference can impact on any number of cases if and when governors, if not the President, take a literary view of the Supreme Court's 'ppinion' on their 'discretionary powers' without reference to the rider on 'reasonable time', points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Fire at Andhra Pradesh high court building

Fire at Andhra Pradesh high court building

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

A fire broke out in the Andhra Pradesh high court building in the wee hours of Monday. According to sources, the fire started around 4 am on the second floor of the building, which houses a library and lockers of the advocates.

Telangana, AP high courts come into being

Telangana, AP high courts come into being

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Since Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh on June 2, 2014, the high court in Hyderabad was functioning as the common high court for the two states.

Opposition nominee Reddy loses VP race, keeps ideological stand intact

Opposition nominee Reddy loses VP race, keeps ideological stand intact

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

A profile of B Sudershan Reddy, former Supreme Court judge and Opposition's vice presidential candidate, highlighting his career, judgments, and contributions to constitutional law.

SC seeks implementation report on student mental health guidelines

SC seeks implementation report on student mental health guidelines

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union Territories to report on the implementation of guidelines for addressing mental health issues and suicide among students in educational institutions. The Centre has also been asked to file a compliance affidavit.

Judicial officers and advocates among 15 names proposed as high court judges

Judicial officers and advocates among 15 names proposed as high court judges

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has recommended to the Centre 15 names of judicial officers and advocates for appointment as judges in the high courts of Delhi, Patna, and Andhra Pradesh.

Ex-SC judge will be INDIA bloc's VP candidate

Ex-SC judge will be INDIA bloc's VP candidate

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Former Supreme Court judge B Sudhershan Reddy is the joint candidate of the Opposition parties for the Vice-Presidential polls, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced.

How Probe Against Justice Varma Will Unfold

How Probe Against Justice Varma Will Unfold

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'If the parliamentary committee's report does not find substantiated charges, the process ends.'

The 'Turram Khan' Who Could Be India's Next VP

The 'Turram Khan' Who Could Be India's Next VP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'His willingness to take the initiative to fight for truth and justice and his willingness to cross swords with anyone for a just cause.'

No motor vehicle tax if not used in public place, rules SC

No motor vehicle tax if not used in public place, rules SC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has ruled that motor vehicle tax is not applicable if a vehicle is not used or kept for use in a 'public place'. The ruling came on an appeal challenging a judgement of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

VP election: Opposition MPs to practise with 'mock poll' on Monday

VP election: Opposition MPs to practise with 'mock poll' on Monday

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

They said a 'mock poll' would be conducted in the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan at around 2:30 PM on Monday after the briefing on the procedure to vote in the vice presidential polls.

Bank OTS scheme not a borrower's right without upfront payment: SC

Bank OTS scheme not a borrower's right without upfront payment: SC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has ruled that a bank's one-time settlement (OTS) scheme cannot be invoked as a matter of right and that borrowers must strictly comply with its mandatory conditions, including upfront payment of a specified portion of dues, to avail themselves of the benefits of the scheme.

Radhakrishnan vs Reddy: NDA holds edge in Tuesday's V-P poll

Radhakrishnan vs Reddy: NDA holds edge in Tuesday's V-P poll

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The stage is set for a direct contest between NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy for the vice-presidential election. The BJP-led alliance has a clear edge in the poll necessitated due to the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Vice-Presidential election: Stage set for 'south versus south' battle

Vice-Presidential election: Stage set for 'south versus south' battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The stage is set for a direct contest between NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy for the September 9 vice-presidential election. Nominations have been scrutinized and accepted.

Modi Courts Japan Inc With Make In India

Modi Courts Japan Inc With Make In India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Japan is expected to increase its investment target in India from the earlier 5 trillion yen ($34 billion) to almost 10 trillion yen.

SC sets aside high court stay on Haryana job quota in private sector

SC sets aside high court stay on Haryana job quota in private sector

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside a Punjab and Haryana high court order granting an interim stay on a Haryana law providing 75 per cent quota in private sector jobs for residents of the state.

Maha passes bill to curb urban Naxalism; won't misuse, assures CM

Maha passes bill to curb urban Naxalism; won't misuse, assures CM

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The Maharashtra legislative assembly passed the 'Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill' aimed at preventing unlawful activities of Left Wing Extremist organizations, focusing on urban Naxalism and passive militancy.

High courts in India are short of 392 judges!

High courts in India are short of 392 judges!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

At a time when there is no mechanism in place to appoint or elevate judges to the higher judiciary, 8 high court judges have retired in a month, raising the vacancies from 384 in August to 392 this month.

AP: High court to rule on Muslim reservation issue

AP: High court to rule on Muslim reservation issue

Rediff.com7 Feb 2010

A seven member bench of Andhra Pradesh High Court is expected to deliver its final judgment on the issue of reservations to Muslims in educational institutions in the state, on Monday.

Assets case: Jagan moves high court for bail

Assets case: Jagan moves high court for bail

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Thursday moved the Andhra Pradesh high court seeking bail. The court is likely to hear the application on Friday.

High Court stays ED order in Satyam case

High Court stays ED order in Satyam case

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday stayed a provisional order of Enforcement Directorate attaching Rs 822 crore (Rs 8.22 billion) deposit belonging to Mahindra Satyam in a money laundering case involving former Satyam Chairman B Ramalinga Raju and others.

HC upholds death for 5 Indian Mujahideen men in Hyderabad blast case

HC upholds death for 5 Indian Mujahideen men in Hyderabad blast case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

The Telangana High Court upheld a trial court's verdict handing out death penalty to five senior operatives of banned terror outfit, Indian Mujahideen, involved in a bomb blast that left 18 people killed in 2013. The court dismissed the criminal revision appeal filed by the IM operatives while upholding the NIA court's judgment. The five members, including IM co-founder Mohd Ahmed Sidibapa alias Yasin Bhatkal, Pakistani national Zia-ur-Rahman alias Waqas, Asadullah Akhtar alias Haddi, Tahaseen Akhtar alias Monu and Ajaz Shaikh, were convicted in 2016. The special court for NIA cases here awarded capital punishment to five convicts treating it as a rarest of the rare case. The high court, after conducting a detailed hearing in the appeals filed by the convicts, confirmed the death sentence of the five IM operatives.

Jagan moves high court for bail in DA case

Jagan moves high court for bail in DA case

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Jailed YSR Congress leader Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday moved the Andhra Pradesh high court seeking bail in connection with an alleged case of disproportionate assets involving him.

AP High Court wants report on police firing

AP High Court wants report on police firing

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

A division bench, comprising Chief Justice G S Singhvi and Justice V Eshwaraiah also directed the district judge, Khammam, to go to the spot and submit a fact-based report within two days.

SC issues 15 guidelines to curb surging student suicides; seeks govt report

SC issues 15 guidelines to curb surging student suicides; seeks govt report

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The bench said, given the pressing nature of the crisis, particularly in cities like Kota, Jaipur, Sikar, Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Delhi, where students migrate in large numbers, immediate interim safeguards are the call of the day.

AP High Court issues notices to Muthaiah, BCCI

AP High Court issues notices to Muthaiah, BCCI

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

The appeal is filed by former captain Mohammed Azharuddin against a lower court verdict upholding his disqualification from Test cricket.\n\n

Lanco hills land Waqf property rules AP high court

Lanco hills land Waqf property rules AP high court

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

The YSR government had allotted Waqf land worth Rs 32,000 crore to Lanco group and other companies ignoring the protest by the Waqf Board and other Muslim organisations. Mohammed Siddique reports

Without imposition, we will learn: Kamal Haasan on Hindi row

Without imposition, we will learn: Kamal Haasan on Hindi row

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Where does Kamal Haasan stand on the issue of imposition of Hindi in the south? "I stand with Punjab. I stand with Karnataka. I stand with Andhra," is his quick reply.

'Court no town planner': SC stays Andhra HC order to build capital in 6 months

'Court no town planner': SC stays Andhra HC order to build capital in 6 months

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from farmers and their associations, and the Centre to a plea by the Andhra Pradesh government challenging the high court decision which said the state legislature "lacked competence" to make any law for shifting, bifurcating or trifurcating the capital.