Justice P.V. Sanjay Kumar, born on August 14, 1963, in Hyderabad, assumed office on February 6, 2023, and will retire on August 13, 2028. He completed his education in Commerce and Law, began his career in his father’s law office, and has held significant positions, including Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court.
Justice J.K. Maheshwari, born on June 29, 1961, has served on the Supreme Court since August 31, 2021. He authored 41 judgments, including significant cases related to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and divorce rights. Previously, he was Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh and Sikkim High Courts, noted for diligent service and innovation.
Today, On 25th November, Justice M. Jagannadha Rao, a former Supreme Court judge, passed away on November 25 at the age of 88. Renowned for his contributions to legal reforms in India, he was the father of current Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao. His career included pivotal roles in several High Courts and the Law Commissions.
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 Supreme Court dismissed a bizarre plea from a teacher claiming his brain was controlled by a machine. Justices Dhulia and Amanullah found no merit in the petition, as the Andhra Pradesh High Court had previously rejected similar allegations regarding a ‘human brain reading machine’ from a forensic laboratory.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed former AAG P. Sudhakara Reddy’s writ petition challenging the withdrawal of his security. The Court found no substantiating evidence for Reddy’s claims of threats, citing that assessments by the Security Review Committee indicated no imminent danger. Reddy was advised to follow administrative procedures instead of judicial intervention.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court highlighted that daughters remain a part of their parents’ family for life, whether or not they have married. A daughter’s marriage does not terminate her status as a member of her parents’ family, Justice K Manmadha Rao emphasised. The Court criticised a 1999 State policy that extended different treatment to sons and daughters when it came to compassionate appointments, depending on whether the daughter was married.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court, presided by Justice Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa, quashed a disciplinary penalty on police constable G. Srikanth, citing lack of legally admissible evidence and procedural flaws in the inquiry process. The court emphasized that significant penalties require substantial proof and adherence to natural justice principles.
Today, On 24th October, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced Justice Siddaiah Rachaiah’s appointment as a permanent judge of the Karnataka High Court. Additionally, three lawyers, Maheswara Rao Kuncheam, Thoota Chandra Dhana Sekar, and Challa Gunaranjan, were appointed as judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, approved by the central government.
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