The Supreme Court of India issued notices to Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, the Reserve Bank of India and Margadarsi Financiers over allegations of unauthorised public deposit collection. The Court sought detailed responses regarding regulatory breaches and financial accountability.
The Telangana Legislative Assembly approved the Telangana Advocates Protection Bill, 2026, ensuring police protection, safeguards against false cases, and a dedicated grievance redressal system for lawyers. Minister Sridhar Babu Duddilla said the law, shaped by Bar Council inputs, strengthens advocates’ safety, confidence, and professional independence.
The Supreme Court has started final hearing on Andhra Pradesh’s challenge to the Centre’s fresh reference under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act in the Krishna river dispute. The State argues the 2023 notification is unconstitutional and overrides the mechanism under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
The Supreme Court heard Telangana’s writ petition challenging the Union government’s financial support to Andhra Pradesh for the Polavaram Project, raising concerns over water diversion and floodwater usage. The Bench examined whether the dispute should proceed as a writ or a civil suit and listed the matter for further hearing on Monday.
