180 Telangana High Court judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 5 of 8.
Telangana High Court rules that pending criminal cases do not automatically disqualify passport issuance, mandating trial court NOC procedure under Passports Act, 1967.
Telangana High Court extends retirement age for UGC-paid teaching faculty to 65 years, holding premature retirement violates Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution.
Telangana High Court holds that passport denial solely due to pending criminal proceedings is illegal unless applicant obtains a No Objection Certificate from the trial court.
The High Court of Telangana holds that authorities cannot indefinitely delay consideration of NOC applications for mining projects after granting LOI, upholding procedural fairness under Article 21.
High Court of Telangana holds that writ petition under Article 226 is barred when effective statutory appeal exists under the Telangana Land Encroachment Act, 1905.
High Court of Telangana holds that a petitioner's livelihood constraints may justify dispensing with personal appearance in DV proceedings, provided counsel represents her.
The High Court of Telangana stays penalty and recovery proceedings under Section 271DA pending adjudication of constitutional validity and procedural fairness in faceless assessments.
Telangana High Court holds that registration authorities cannot refuse to accept sale deeds based on outdated Waqf notifications if revenue records confirm clear title under the Registration Act, 1908.
The High Court of Telangana holds that authorities must act promptly on illegal encroachments on public land, failing which judicial intervention is warranted under Article 226.
The High Court of Telangana declines to initiate contempt for alleged non-compliance, emphasizing that mere allegations without proven wilful defiance cannot trigger contempt jurisdiction.
Telangana High Court holds that investigating officers must comply with BNSS Section 35(3) and cannot proceed against parents merely due to familial relationship in dowry allegations.
High Court of Telangana grants conditional suspension of LOC for business travel, emphasizing compliance with court-imposed obligations and non-arbitrary detention.
High Court of Telangana holds that execution petitions for chit fund awards must be filed before the Deputy Registrar, not civil courts, reinforcing statutory exclusivity under Chit Funds Act.
High Court of Telangana holds that possession of land with digital pattadar passbooks cannot be disturbed without due process, affirming prima facie title protection under Article 226.
High Court of Telangana holds that possession must be maintained pending revenue inquiry under assignment rules; no unilateral transfer allowed without due process.
Telangana High Court holds that arrest is not automatic in offences under BNS and Dowry Prohibition Act punishable with less than seven years; mandates compliance with Section 35(3) BNSS and Arnesh Kumar guidelines.
High Court of Telangana issues interim direction prohibiting unauthorized dispossession of agricultural land without due process, reinforcing natural justice under Article 226.
Telangana High Court holds that failure to file counter affidavit despite repeated adjournments permits appointment of independent arbitrator under Section 11(5)&(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
The High Court of Telangana holds that seizure of a vehicle under prohibition laws cannot continue after quashing of the underlying proceedings; owner entitled to return upon application.
High Court of Telangana holds that recovery of financial loss from an employee cannot be ordered before conclusion of disciplinary proceedings, violating principles of natural justice.
The High Court of Telangana permits accused persons to be represented by counsel without personal appearance, subject to conditions, in non-serious offences under Section 528 BNSS.
High Court of Telangana quashes criminal proceedings under BNSS Section 528 where allegations fail to establish bribery or disobedience to public order under IPC Sections 171B, 188.
Telangana High Court holds that denial of religious procession permission must follow due process, consider past incidents, and issue reasoned orders under Articles 19 and 25.
The Telangana High Court quashes criminal proceedings where magistrate took cognizance without recording reasons, reaffirming that judicial application of mind is mandatory under Section 190 CrPC.