392 Andhra Pradesh High Court judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 16 of 17.
Andhra Pradesh High Court clarifies that export sales under Section 5(1) of CST Act require an inextricable link between sale and export, setting aside arbitrary tax levy on export turnover.
Andhra Pradesh High Court directs state to release admitted dues of Rs. 46 lakhs for executed road construction work, holding delay violates constitutional rights under Articles 14 and 21.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that government undertakings selling essential commodities at subsidized rates are entitled to full Input Tax Credit under APVAT Act, 2005.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that digital signatures and RFN numbers on GST orders satisfy legal requirements, dismissing petition on grounds of laches and lack of merit.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds insurers must fully disclose technical scheme terms to farmers; mere pamphlet distribution insufficient to discharge duty of utmost good faith.
Andhra Pradesh High Court reduces stay deposit from 50% to ₹2 lakh in civil appeal, holding that financial capacity must inform conditioning of execution stays.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that procedural technicalities cannot defeat substantial justice; parties may seek summons for essential documents even if filed late or under wrong rule.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that landowners may object only to the three grounds under Section 15 of the LARR Act 2013; technical clearances are not mandatory for objection submission.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that failure to disclose borrower's post-notice payments in Section 14 SARFAESI affidavit vitiates possession proceedings. Key precedent for financial institutions.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that mere pendency of a criminal case cannot bar passport renewal, emphasizing the constitutional right to travel under Article 21.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that banks must comply with SARFAESI Rules for auction notices and directs DRT to decide pending interlocutory applications within 10 days to prevent irreparable harm.
Andhra Pradesh High Court clarifies that writ courts cannot reappreciate evidence or upset factual findings under Article 226 unless errors are manifest on record.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that jurisdictional assessing officers lack authority to issue notices under Section 147 IT Act outside the faceless assessment mechanism prescribed under Section 144B read with Section 151A.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that when the state admits contractual dues, withholding payment violates Articles 14 and 21; mandates payment within six weeks.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that land acquisition disputes require proper survey demarcation before eviction, ensuring natural justice and fair compensation under LARR Act 2013.
Andhra Pradesh High Court stays divorce decree, holding that pending 498-A IPC proceedings cannot be deemed malicious to establish mental cruelty under Hindu Marriage Act.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that mere long-term possession of government land, without title or regularization, does not confer landowner status under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that filing a civil suit during pending arbitration violates Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, reinforcing exclusive jurisdiction of arbitral tribunals.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that dismissing specific performance suit despite finding time not essence of contract is legally unsustainable. Interim order protects property pending appeal.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that filing a civil suit during ongoing arbitration violates Section 8 of the Arbitration Act; courts must refer parties to arbitration without delay.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that construction without statutory permission under the Panchayat Raj Act is illegal and mandates immediate cessation until proper approval is obtained.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds elderly accused in dowry and BNS cases need not appear daily, only for crucial stages like Section 313 examination and judgment delivery.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that land classified as Brown Zone (Hills) without geographical basis is arbitrary; authorities must rectify such errors in master plans within 12 weeks.
Andhra Pradesh High Court clarifies that writ of certiorari under Article 226 cannot be issued based on surmises or lack of evidentiary basis; findings without evidence amount to error of law.