Supreme Court Halts Telangana HC’s 90-Day Rule on Film Ticket Price Hikes, Says Order Could Stall Movie Releases

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.

Obulapuram Mining Scam: Supreme Court Clears Way for Trial, Dismisses IAS Officer Y. Srilakshmi’s Discharge Plea

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.

“Political Battles Should Not Be Fought in Courts”: Supreme Court Upholds Quashing of 2016 FIR Against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

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.

Supreme Court of India Orders Status Quo, Stays Telangana Govt’s Land Re-Allotment Linked to Patanjali Foods Limited

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.

What Do We Do With This Shaadi.com?: Supreme Court Raises Concern In Matrimonial Dispute Case

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.

Appointment Delays Have Impacted Senior Officers’ Careers: Supreme Court Slams Acting DGP Culture

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.

High Courts Cannot Grant Indirect Protection to Accused In FIR Quashing Pleas: Supreme Court Set Aside Telangana HC Order

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.

Kaleshwaram Project Case: Telangana High Court Extends Interim Protection to KCR, Harish Rao Till February 25

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.

Big Blow to Congress Govt: Supreme Court Throws Out Telangana Plea Against Harish Rao in Phone Tapping Case

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.

Telangana High Court Rejects State Appeal, Restores Jawahar Bal Bhavan Employee to Service

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.