Former CJI N.V. Ramana said Amaravati embodies the spirit of a new Andhra Pradesh, rooted in heritage and progress. He praised the farmers’ courage and reaffirmed faith in democracy and the rule of law.
Today, On 13th June, The Supreme Court granted bail to an Andhra journalist arrested over a panelist’s comments on a TV show. It observed, “His journalistic participation needs to be protected and his freedom of speech is also to be protected.”
On November 21, the Andhra Pradesh Assembly unanimously approved a resolution to establish a High Court bench in Kurnool, introduced by Minister N Md Farooq. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu confirmed the resolution will be sent to the Central government, reinforcing the state’s commitment to development post-bifurcation in 2014.
The Inner Ring Road scandal in Amaravati involved allegations of tampering with the city’s master plan and land allocation to benefit companies during N. Chandrababu Naidu’s tenure as chief minister. The Supreme Court of India rejected the Andhra Pradesh government’s appeal against Naidu’s anticipatory bail, underscoring the complexity of high-profile political and legal battles.
