The Supreme Court stayed a Telangana High Court order requiring the government to publish cinema ticket price hike decisions 90 days before a film’s release. The Court said the rule could disrupt film releases across the State and allowed the existing approval system to continue.
The Supreme Court has dismissed IAS officer Y. Srilakshmi’s plea seeking discharge in the multi-crore Obulapuram mining scam case. The ruling revives her trial over alleged abuse of power and violation of mining laws.
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the Telangana High Court’s decision to quash a 2016 FIR against CM Revanth Reddy under the SC/ST Act and IPC. The bench said the High Court had “minutely considered the facts” and found no prima facie case.
The Supreme Court has stayed the Telangana government’s decision to re-allot land originally given to Patanjali Foods for an oil palm factory zone in Suryapet district. The apex court ordered status quo while hearing Patanjali Foods’ challenge against cancellation of its factory zone under the NMEO–Oil Palm scheme.
The Supreme Court expressed concern over online platform Shaadi.com after learning that mediation attempts had repeatedly failed between the estranged couple. Justice JB Pardiwala remarked, “Shaadi.com? You met on Shaadi.com?” after hearing husband had not seen his wife.
Today, On 5th February, The Supreme Court criticised States for appointing acting police chiefs instead of sending timely DGP recommendations to the UPSC. It said delays harmed senior officers’ careers and asked the UPSC to approach the Court when States stall appointments.
The Supreme Court set aside the Telangana High Court’s order granting indirect arrest protection while hearing an FIR quashing plea, reiterating that such relief cannot be granted without hearing the de facto complainant or recording prima facie grounds for quashing.
The Telangana High Court has extended interim protection to K Chandrasekhar Rao and T Harish Rao in connection with the Kaleshwaram project case. The Court restrained the Telangana government from taking any adverse action based on the judicial commission’s report till February 25.
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Telangana government’s petition challenging the quashing of the FIR against BRS MLA Harish Rao in the alleged phone tapping case. The top court said it cannot interfere with a reasoned High Court order without any fresh evidence.
The Telangana High Court dismissed the State government’s appeal against quashing the dismissal of a Jawahar Bal Bhavan employee accused of using a fake degree. The Court held that enhancing punishment after acquittal and earlier penalty was unjustified, allowing reinstatement as junior stenographer with back wages.
