The Latest Breaking News from HC

Justice T. Mallikarjuna Rao adjourns anticipatory bail plea of TDP president N. Chandrababu Naidu in sand mining scam case to Dec 12. CID counsel seeks time to present arguments. Naidu held responsible for irregularities in 'free sand policy' causing loss to State exchequer. Petition states FIR based on 'predetermined contour'…

HC issues notices to State govt, DISCOMs in PIL against installation of smart meters in farm sector. PIL filed by former Minister alleging tenders awarded 600% more than MoP price. Petitioner seeks inquiry by independent authority, stay on scheme. Alleges decision taken to benefit contractors of choice, when cheaper alternatives…

Mumbai HC extends interim protection to IRS officer Sameer Wankhede till Jan 10 in extortion, bribery case related to Cordelia cruise drugs case. CBI to argue on Jan 10/11. Wankhede seeks to quash FIR lodged by CBI.

Telangana HC directs govt, ECI to provide security to independent candidate Karne Shireesha. HC also directs Registry to collate data on criminal cases against MPs, MLAs in 2 weeks. SC order on Nov 9 to expedite adjudication of criminal cases against elected members.

HC directs DGP, CEO to respond to rep. of social activist seeking action against top political leaders for alleged corrupt practices to influence voters. Petitioner wanted to contest from Nizamabad, made BRS supremo, Ministers, MPs, CBI, ED as respondents. Petitioner sought protection for election campaign, plea to be heard today.

The Telangana HC directs Kagaznagar police not to arrest R.S. Puneeth in a criminal case. HC also disposes of petition seeking rejection of nomination of independent candidate Vijayudu, noting process of election has begun.

HC suggests 13 IAS, IPS officers to rep. Union Govt. for continuance in Telangana. Status quo maintained till Union Govt. takes decision. Pratyush Sinha Advisory Committee guidelines to be basis for adjudication. Hearing adjourned to Dec. 4.

HC reserves orders in writ petition claiming rights over 200 acres of land in Shamshabad; petitioner accused of furnishing fabricated court order copy; AG requests HC to lodge criminal complaint & avail assistance of IPS officer to probe fake HC order.

Telangana HC on November 17 dismissed a writ petition seeking instructions to EC to initiate action against BRS chief and Telangana CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao for his alleged provocative remarks during the recent Bhainsa election campaign meeting.