#Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court directed state authorities to release Rs. 30,16,338 to a contractor within eight weeks for MGNREGS works, emphasizing the state's obligation to honor contractual commitments and prevent arbitrary withholding of payments. The ruling underscores the enforceability of writ jurisdiction under Article 226 against state inaction in public contracts.

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that state authorities must consider representations for religious festival permissions without undue delay, balancing public order with constitutional rights under Articles 14, 21, and 25. The court directed police to grant permission with necessary safeguards, reinforcing the duty to avoid arbitrary denial of religious freedoms.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court directed state authorities to consider regularization of a watchman with 19 years of continuous service, reinforcing that long-term temporary employees cannot be denied constitutional rights under Articles 14 and 16. The ruling mandates compliance with Supreme Court precedents, ensuring fair treatment in public employment and setting a precedent for similar cases across government departments.

Andhra Pradesh High Court mandates that disciplinary proceedings against retired government employees must be concluded within four months, failing which full pension must be restored. The ruling reinforces natural justice and timely adjudication under Article 226, impacting service law and pension rights of retired public servants.

Andhra Pradesh High Court clarifies that the District Collector is the appellate authority under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, directing petitioners to approach the Revenue Divisional Officer first.

Andhra Pradesh High Court modifies police custody conditions under BNSS Section 528, mandating videographic documentation and accused safety during scene reconstruction. The ruling establishes a precedent for balancing investigative powers with constitutional safeguards, ensuring transparency in custodial interrogations.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that AICTE-approved courses cannot be excluded from counselling due to minor nomenclature discrepancies, directing the inclusion of 'Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)' with 120 seats. The judgment reinforces that substantive approval outweighs procedural labeling errors, impacting technical education admissions statewide.

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that displaced persons must be considered for employment under G.O.Ms.No.98, even if they missed the cut-off date, as rigid adherence violates Articles 14, 16, and 21. The judgment mandates administrative flexibility to uphold constitutional rights, setting a precedent for similar quota-based employment disputes.

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that GST best judgment assessments under Section 62(2) are deemed withdrawn the moment a taxpayer files returns with late fees and interest, even beyond the 60-day period. The judgment nullifies demand notices issued under such assessments, reinforcing taxpayer rights against procedural rigidity.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that under Section 89(3) of the APMR & UDA Act, the power to issue provisional orders for unauthorized constructions rests exclusively with the Metropolitan Commissioner or Vice-Chairperson. Orders issued by subordinate authorities are without jurisdiction and liable to be set aside, reinforcing strict adherence to statutory delegation in urban development enforcement.

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that once a court conclusively settles a title dispute, administrative authorities cannot prohibit property registration under Section 22A(1)(c) of the Registration Act. The judgment directs removal of the petitioner’s property from the prohibited list, reinforcing that res judicata prevails over administrative overreach in property registration matters.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court affirmed a mother’s conviction under Section 302 IPC for killing her two children, rejecting unsound mind claims. The court relied on extra-judicial confessions and medical evidence, emphasizing that psychological distress does not negate mens rea in heinous crimes. The ruling reinforces strict liability for infanticide under criminal law, impacting future cases involving mental health defences.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that courts cannot invoke inherent powers under Section 151 CPC to allow belated applications after evidence closure, emphasizing timeliness and bona fides in procedural remedies. The judgment reinforces that inherent powers are not a tool to cure delays or omissions in trial proceedings.

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that municipal authorities must conduct surveys based on title documents before initiating public works on private land. The judgment mandates due process under Articles 14, 21, and 300-A, ensuring property owners are protected from arbitrary encroachment without statutory acquisition or notice.

Andhra Pradesh High Court quashes an eviction notice issued under the Land Encroachment Act, 1905, for predating the notice to deny the petitioner's statutory appeal period. The ruling reinforces that procedural fairness is mandatory in government eviction proceedings, impacting landowners facing abrupt dispossession.