The Supreme Court has directed the Telangana government to respond to Senior Advocate Vedula Venkataraman’s petition challenging accusations of taking Rs 7 crores to bribe judges. Venkataraman argues the FIR has no prima facie evidence and is based on vague allegations. He previously sought to quash the case, which was dismissed by the Telangana High Court.
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The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Telangana Government and the Governor regarding a petition challenging the Governor’s refusal to nominate two leaders as members of the State Legislative Council. The Court has requested responses from involved parties and indicated that any appointments made will be subject to this petition.
Today, On 1st Aug, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced support for reservations for Madiga and Mala sub-castes in Telangana, following the Supreme Court’s decision allowing sub-classification within Scheduled Castes and Tribes. The government will categorize groups into A, B, C, and D, and implement reservations in job notifications to address historical injustices and promote social equity.
The Supreme Court directed the Telangana government to replace Justice L. Narasimha Reddy following disapproval of his public statements. The former Chief Justice’s declaration of his intent to probe led to criticism and a request for a different judge. This decision came during a hearing of a petition filed by former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao.
Asaduddin Owaisi, the AIMIM chief, urged the Telangana government to implement the Prevention of Communal Riots Bill to prevent communal violence. He emphasized unbiased policing and accountability for those inciting violence. Owaisi highlighted the need for a legal framework to prevent communal tensions and violence, aiming for a more inclusive and peaceful society.
On Thursday( 18th April), The Supreme Court fined the Telangana government Rs. 5 lakh for submitting inaccurate affidavits in a property dispute, raising environmental and administrative accountability issues. The dispute involves contradictory positions taken by a district collector regarding the classification of disputed property as forest land. The Court criticized the High Court’s ruling and imposed costs on both parties.
On 7th of March: The Supreme Court has accepted a plea by priests of the Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple in Telangana, contesting the State’s control of temple administration. The plea challenges the Telangana Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act 1987, asserting it violates religious freedom. The interim relief involves a stay on appointing an executive officer pending the court’s decision.