The Supreme Court set aside the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s decision quashing ACB FIRs, calling it a “travesty of justice” rooted in a hyper-technical approach, and upheld the continuity of ACB jurisdiction under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
The Supreme Court of India set aside the Andhra Pradesh High Court verdict that quashed multiple corruption FIRs, calling the approach a “travesty of justice”. The top court allowed the Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau to continue investigations and barred the High Court from entertaining further challenges to the FIRs.
Supreme Court judge Justice P S Narasimha cautioned lawyers and judges against over-dependence on artificial intelligence, stressing that AI should not weaken critical and analytical thinking. He said technology must assist the legal system, not replace human judgment, as courts prepare for major changes ahead.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed all petitions challenging reservation allocations in APPSC Group-2 recruitment. Justice Nyapathi Vijay’s ruling clears the way to fill 829 posts from the 2023 notification, resolving long-pending litigation across the state without further delay.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court granted bail to a woman accused in a 26 kg ganja case, ruling that violations of BNSS 2023 and Article 22(1) during arrest outweigh the strict bail restrictions under the NDPS Act.
Today, On 26th September, In the Tirupati Laddoo controversy, the Supreme Court stayed the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s ruling against the CBI. The Court remarked, “If the SIT wants to appoint a special officer, what’s wrong with that?” granting relief.
Today, On 22nd September, The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the CBI Director challenging remarks made by the Andhra Pradesh High Court in the Tirupati Laddu row. The case relates to the ongoing SIT probe into irregularities in temple offerings. The Supreme Court decided to hear a plea on Friday from the Director […]
The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea by the family of slain Maoist leader Basavaraju seeking his body for final rites. The bench said contempt was not the remedy and asked them to pursue other legal options.
The Supreme Court held that motor vehicle tax is compensatory in nature and cannot be charged if a vehicle is not used or kept for use in a public place. Vehicles confined to private premises like RINL’s yard are exempt from such tax.
The Central Government has notified the appointment and extension of 16 judges in five High Courts, following Supreme Court Collegium recommendations. The move includes new permanent Judges and tenure extensions to strengthen the judiciary.
