Today, On 26th November, In the Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam, The Supreme Court questioned the necessity of keeping accused individuals in custody. It granted temporary protection from arrest to the Ex-CM’s officials and a cement firm director involved in the high-profile case.
Today, On 20th November, Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy appeared before the CBI special court in Hyderabad in connection with the disproportionate assets case. The hearing focused on allegations of quid pro quo deals allegedly linked to his tenure.
The Supreme Court called the delay in execution of 8.8 lakh pending petitions “highly disappointing and nothing short of a travesty of justice.” It pulled up the High Courts, urging them to expedite the disposal of these cases.
Today, On 1st August, Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea against shifting of court in Andhra Pradesh, saying “Courts are not only for lawyers, but for litigants,” and stressing the importance of doorstep justice through local courts like Gram Nyayalayas.
Today, On 25th July, the Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking delimitation in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, stating, “Two states cannot be equated with Jammu & Kashmir,” where delimitation was done in 2022, resulting in an increase in assembly constituencies.
In the Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam case, the Supreme Court refused to grant bail to YSRCP MP Midhun Reddy, stating, “Nature of the allegations necessitates custodial interrogation. This Court cannot offer a shield in such circumstances.”
The Supreme Court of India refused to halt Andhra Pradesh’s ongoing teacher recruitment exams, which have begun and will run until July 6. The Court advised petitioners to approach the state High Court after its summer vacation. Concerns about exam conduct were raised, but the Court emphasized it would not intervene mid-process.
The Supreme Court of India has demoted an Andhra Pradesh officer for violating a High Court order, emphasizing that disobedience undermines democracy. The Court asserted that such actions threaten judicial authority and public trust in the justice system, warning all public officials to adhere to court rulings or face serious consequences.
NEW DELHI: Today, 6th May: The Supreme Court of India came down heavily on a Deputy Collector from Andhra Pradesh, who had earlier served as a Tahsildar in Guntur district. The officer was found guilty of acting against the orders of the Andhra Pradesh High Court by forcibly evicting slum-dwellers and demolishing their huts. This action led to the displacement of several poor families and raised serious concerns about contempt of court and abuse of power.
