Switch to: తెలుగు
Home Tags AP High Court

Ticket Pricing Issue: AP Govt ‘Delay Tactics’ Continue

Telugu360
-
0
Ticket Pricing Issue: AP Govt ‘Delay Tactics’ Continue

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has been furious against the GO 35 that is issued by the AP government to control the ticket prices in the state. The High Court asked the government to suspend the GO but the AP government has been strict on its stand. To delay this, a Committee has been formed and the government told the Court that the Affidavit will be filed based on the report that will be submitted by the Committee. The AP High Court postponed the next hearing to February 10th.

This makes it clear that the Sankranthi 2022 releases would not receive any relief about the flexible ticket pricing in the state. The AP government challenged the High Court’s decision in a Division Bench forming a Committee for the same. The Committee is expected to meet once again soon and they would submit the report to the government of Andhra Pradesh. This makes it clear that AP government is keen to delay the issue in the court. Tollywood will have to wait till the issue gets resolved in the court.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

Ashok gets reprieve from AP High Court!

Telugu360
-
0
Ashok gets reprieve from AP High Court!

TDP senior leader Ashok Gajapthi Raju got a repreive from Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday (today) in connection with recent violent incidents at Ramateertham temple.

The High Court directed AP police not to proceed against Ashok on the FIR filed against him in this case until further orders.

The AP police in Vizianagarama district booked a case against Raju at Nellimarla police station following a complaint lodged by temple executive officer Prasad Rao.

Raju, who is TDP politburo member and also the heriditary trustee of the temple was booked under various sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC).

They were booked on charges of using criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging his duty, damaging public property and creating nuisance.

Raju and his supporters allegedly tried to remove the plaque installed to lay foundation for reconstruction of the temple alleging violation of protocol and temple traditions.

The incident happene minutes before Deputy CM Pushpa Srinvani and endowments minister V.Srinivas laid foundation.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

Jagan govt received a jolt in High Court over fee regulation!

Telugu360
-
0
Jagan govt received a jolt in High Court over fee regulation!

The YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh headed by Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy suffered a jolt yet again in the AP High Court on Monday (today).

This time it was on regulating fees in private schools and junior colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The YSRCP government has issued GO 53 and GO 54 on August 24 this year fixing fees for students in private schools and junior colleges.

The High Court on Monday struck down both the GOs issued by the state government.

The managements of private schools and junior colleges challenged these GOs in the High Court arguing that the fees fixed by the state government were ‘irrational’ and the managements cannot run institutions with the lower fees prescribed by the state government.

They brought to the notice of the High Court that the state government unilaterally fixed fee structure in schools and colleges without taking into consideration the costs incurred by the managements to provide infrastructure facilities and the expenditure incurred on salaries and other expenses.

They contended that parents sent their children to private schools only after they feel satisfied with fees collected from them.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

Andhra HC allows Amaravati farmers to hold public meeting in Tirupati

Telugu360
-
0
Andhra HC allows Amaravati farmers to hold public meeting in Tirupati

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday allowed farmers of Amaravati region to organise a public meeting in Tirupati on December 17.

The court gave the permission for the meeting subject to certain conditions. The organisers were directed to hold the meeting from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and follow Covid-19 protocol.

The court order came a day after the mega foot march by farmers and women of Amaravati to demand that Amaravati be retained as the only state capital concluded in Tirupati.

After covering 450 km in 44 days, the ‘Mahapadyatra’ from Amaravati to Tirupati ended at Alipiri, the foothills of Sri Venkateswara temple.

The Amaravati Parirakshana Samithi and Amaravati Joint Action Committee wanted to organise the public meeting at the end of the ‘Mahapadyatra’ but Chittoor district police denied the permission.

Following this, they approached the High Court. The counsel on behalf of petitioners argued that the foot march concluded smoothly without any law and order problems

The government submitted to the court that if the public meeting was allowed, it could lead to clashes on regional lines. It brought to court’s notice certain video clips of farmers allegedly attacking police during the ‘Mahapadyatra’.

The court rejected the arguments of the government and allowed the farmers to conduct the meeting. The organisers were directed to avoid making comments which could lead to law and order problems.

Rayalaseema Hakkula Sadhana Samithi, a group fighting for the rights of Rayalaseema region, wanted to organise a public meeting the same day but the court made it clear that two meeting can’t be allowed the same day and suggested it to hold the meeting on some other day.

Chittoor is part of Rayalaseema region. As per the decision of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government in 2019, the state will have three state capitals.

It proposes to develop Kurnool in Rayalaseema as the judicial capital and Visakhapatnam in north coastal Andhra as administrative capital while Amaravati will be retained only as the legislative capital.

Farmers of 29 villages of Amaravati region, who had given 33,000 acres of land for development of the state capital when Telugu Desam Party (TDP) was in power, have been protesting against the government move for more than 700 days. They want Amaravati to be developed as the only state capital.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

Andhra HC grants anticipatory bail to retired IAS officer

Telugu360
-
0
Andhra HC grants anticipatory bail to retired IAS officer

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday granted interim anticipatory bail to retired IAS officer K. Lakshminarayana in a case relating to alleged irregularities that took place in the AP State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) during the previous TDP regime.

The former director of APSSDC had approached the high court for anticipatory bail. The court granted him the same for 15 days.

The CID, probing the alleged irregularities, had searched the house of Lakshminrayana in Hyderabad on Friday.

The former bureaucrat, who was a key official in the TDP government headed by Chandrababu Naidu, fainted during the CID searches and was admitted to a hospital in Hyderabad.

The CID had also served a notice on Lakshminarayana directing him to appear before it at its headquarters in Mangalagiri for further inquiry on Monday.

The CID is probing misappropriation of Rs 242 crore in executing one of the projects. The agency filed an FIR against the retired IAS officer and 25 others including former Special Secretary, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department, and the then ex-officio Secretary to Chief Minister and MD and CEO of APSSDC, Ghanta Subba Rao.

They were accused of alleged diversion of Rs 242 crore by Designtech and Siemens Projects through various shell companies.

The APSSDC claimed that it had procured software worth Rs 242 crore from Designtech Systems but the probe revealed that no such software was provided to it.

On a complaint by APSSDC’s current Chairman K. Ajay Reddy, the CID started a probe in July and registered a case on December 9 under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Corruption Act.

Meanwhile, the CID on Monday registered a case against Vemuri Radhakrishna, managing director of Telugu newspaper ‘Andhrajyothi’ and news channel ABN-Andhrajyothi.

A zero FIR was registered at CID police station in Mangalagiri on a complaint by a CID official that Radhakrishna, along with some others, had reached Lakshminarayana’s house in Hyderabad on December 10 when the searches were being conducted and they tried to obstruct them from discharging their official duties.

The FIR has named Radhakrishna, a lawyer, a reporter and a videographer.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme receives a jolt in AP High Court!

Telugu360
-
0
Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme receives a jolt in AP High Court!

The YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh headed by Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy received yet another jolt in AP High Court on Monday (today).

The High Court dismissed the review petition filed by Jagan government on Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme.

Under this scheme, the AP government reimburses fees for students pursuing education in schools and colleges. The government credits amount in the bank accounts of mothers of students.

The managements of private educational institutions challenged the decision of the state government to credit the amount in the bank accounts of mothers instead of college managements in the High Court.

The High Court single bench judge had earlier quashed the orders of the AP government and directed the government to credit the amount in the bank accounts of college managements.

The AP government challenged the single judge orders before the High Court division bench and filed a review petition.

The division bench of the High Court has dismissed AP government’s review petition on Monday and directed the government to credit the amount in the bank accounts of college managements.

The Jagan government is accused of crediting amount in the bank accounts of mothers with an eye on ‘vote bank politics’.

On November 30 recently, CM Jagan transferred Rs 686 crore towards third instalment of Vidya Deevena scheme into the bank accounts of 9.87 lakh mothers of 11.03 lakh students.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

Andhra government withdraws controversial order on women police

Telugu360
-
0
Andhra government withdraws controversial order on women police

The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday conveyed to High Court that it was withdrawing an order designating Grama Mahila Samrakshana Karyadarsis or women protection secretaries as ‘Mahila Police’.

During the hearing of a petition challenging the order, the government informed the court it is taking back the same.

The bench comprising Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice A.V. Sesha Sai was informed that the government is working details as to how to use the services of the women. The court was told that an affidavit would be filed in this regard.

Following this, the court adjourned the hearing to the next week.

In October, the court had directed the government to file a counter, explaining that on what grounds it proposed to designate ward and village women protection secretaries as mahila police and entrust them certain responsibilities supposed to be discharged by the Police Department.

The court had issued notices to the Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, Home, and Chairpersons of the Andhra Pradesh Police Service Commission (APPSC).

A. Umamaheswara Rao of Visakhapatnam had filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the order on the ground that it violates police recruitment board rules.

In June, the state government elevated the women protection secretaries to Mahila police constables.

Close to 15,000 women were appointed by the District Collectors in the village and ward secretariats that were created by the Jagan Mohan Reddy government in July 2019.

Under the plan, the grama mahila samrakshana karyadarsis/ward mahila samrakshana karyadarsi were given 15 responsibilities such as reporting crime and law and order issues to local police SHO, sensitising women on crimes, domestic violence, cybercrime, stress management, gender-based violence, safeguarding public properties and others.

So far, the GMSK/WMSKs used to work assisting the police in solving women-related problems in both urban areas and villages.

The redesignation exercise had placed the women protection secretaries on par with the women constables of the state police force.

The order had stated that the mahila police constables will be the representatives of the nearest police station and be given the same uniform as woman constables. They will enjoy the same powers and responsibilities as constables. As per the order, additional head constable posts will also be created for the mahila police.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

AP High Court slams Kuppam cops for preventing TDP election campaign

Telugu360
-
1
AP High Court slams Kuppam cops for preventing TDP election campaign

The AP High Court took a serious view of the hyper enthusiasm of the police in Kuppam. It slammed the Kuppam police for trying to obstruct the TDP leaders from conducting their election campaign. It strongly reprimanded Palamner DSP for his actions, which the court said were uncalled for.

Palamaner DSP has asked the TDP candidates contesting the elections to the Kuppam Municipal Council to obtain permission before conducting an election campaign. The DSP even served a notice on the TDP leaders. The TDP approached the High Court seeking action against the DSP. The court, which examined the complaint, severely criticised the police for putting spokes in the election campaign of a candidate contesting elections.

The police action has come in for all round condemnation. Many analysts slammed for police for preventing the TDP from campaigning. Campaigning during election is a matter of right and the police have no right to stop the campaigning. Political analysts say that the police were being ‘more loyal than the king. They slammed the police over-action.

Curiously, no such rules seem to apply for the ruling YSRCP. The very same police have neither served a notice on the YSRCP nor asked it to obtain permission to hold an election campaign. The rules seem to apply only to the TDP. Now the situation is likely to change after the High Court’s censure.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

YSRCP MLA gets High Court notices on withdrawal of police cases!

Telugu360
-
0
YSRCP MLA gets High Court notices on withdrawal of police cases!

YSRCP MLA from Jaggayyapeta constituency Udayabhanu Samineni, who is also a government whip in AP Legislative Assembly got notices from the AP High Court on the issue of the YSRCP government withdrawing 10 police cases booked against.

AP Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy in May this year issued orders withdrawing ten cases booked against Udayabhanu during TDP regime.

A petition was filed by one Krishnanjaneyulu from APJF challenging these orders.

The High Court which heard the case on Friday (today) asked YSRCP government where was the need to issue a GO withdrawing 10 police cases registered against Udayabhanu.

The High Court issued notices to MLA as well as AP home secretary and AP DGP and asked them to file a counter within three weeks.

The police booked cases against Udayabhanu for the kidnapping of officials and also obstructing officials from performing duties.

These cases were booked in Vastavai, Nandigama and Chillakallu police stations.

However, the Jagan government dropped all these case at one go by issuing a single GO.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

AP High Court supports curbs on Ganesh pandals in public places

Telugu360
-
0
AP High Court supports curbs on Ganesh pandals in public places

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has come in support of YSRCP government’s decision to impose curbs on public celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi festival from September 10 to 19.

However, the court directed AP government to allow Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in private places duly following Covid norms.

The AP government recently issued orders imposing ban on setting up Ganesh pandals in public places which created a furore.

Opposition TDP and BJP strongly opposed curbs on Ganesh Chaturthi festivals and holding protest rallies across the state.

A petition was filed in AP High Court challenging state government’s orders on curbs on Ganesh festival celebrations.

The High Court issued directions on Wednesday (today) stating that there is nothing wrong in state government imposing restrictions on public celebrations in the wake of Covid conditions in state and to prevent Covid third wave.

However, the court directed state government not to impose restrictions on setting up pandals in private places.

The High Court allowed setting up of Ganesh pandals in private places and allowed five devotees at a time to perform pujas at pandals duly following Covid norms.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

AP High Court warns Jagan govt of contempt proceedings!

Telugu360
-
0
AP High Court warns Jagan govt of contempt proceedings!

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday (today) warned Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy led YSRCP government of initiating contempt proceedings against it if it fails to clear NREGA arrears by September 15.

The High Court expressed severe anger at the AP government for failing to implement its orders issued two weeks ago in this case.

The High Court pointed out that it had issued orders to clear NREGA bill arrears of 494 cases two weeks ago.

The High Court expressed anger at AP government clearing bills of only 25 cases even after two weeks.

The High Court gave one-week deadline for AP government to clear the NREGA dues or face contempt proceedings.

The Jagan government earlier claimed that the dues were because of Centre failing to release the funds. But the Centre filed an affidavit in the High Court stating that it does not owe any dues to AP government and cleared all the bills that were submitted by AP government.

The Centre’s affidavit exposed AP government’s lies and also exposed that the AP government diverted NREGA funds released by the Centre for other purposes.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

AP High Court directs Jagan govt to pay MNREGA arrears in 2-weeks

Telugu360
-
1
AP High Court directs Jagan govt to pay MNREGA arrears in 2-weeks

The Andhra Pradesh High Court came down heavily on YSRCP-led government in AP led by Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy over defaulting on payment of wages to rural workers under the Centre’s MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act) scheme.

The AP High Court on Monday (today) ordered the Jagan government to clear MNREGA arrears within two weeks. The court issued interim orders in this regard.

The AP government informed the court that it has paid Rs 413 crore to MNREGA workers so far and there is a balance of Rs 1,117 crore. It promised to release the balance amount within four months citing that the Centre is yet to release the funds.

However, the Centre submitted an affidavit in the High Court stating that it released the funds as per the utilisation certificates submitted by the state government.

The Centre’s affidavit proved that the Jagan government had diverted MNREGA funds to other purposes to overcome the financial crisis it is facing due to the implementation of cash dole out schemes in the name of Navaratnalu.

The High Court viewed that non-payment of wages to workers amounts to a violation of the Constitution as well as the MNREGA Act.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

Mansas Trust case: AP High Court rules in favour of Ashok Gajapathi Raju

Telugu360
-
0
Mansas Trust case: AP High Court rules in favour of Ashok Gajapathi Raju

The AP High Court on Wednesday (today) dismissed petitions filed by Andhra Pradesh government and Sanchaitha Gajapathi Raju challenging the orders passed by single judge reinstating TDP senior leader P Ashok Gajapathi Raju as chairman of Manas Trust.

The AP High Court upheld the orders passed by single judge and ruled that Ashok Gajapathi Raju will continue as chairman of Mansas Trust.

Sanchaitha also filed three separate petitions challenging the single judge order.

However, the division bench of AP High Court headed by Chief Justice Arup Kumar Goswami dismissed all these petitions.

It may be recalled that AP government had filed three appeal petitions in July arguing that the single judge erred in his judgment which was based on the will deed which has become void.

It may be also recalled that the government had removed Ashok as chairman of Mansas trust and Simhachalam temple trust on March 3, 2020, and appointed Sanchaitha Gajapathi Raju in his place by recognising her as the founder family member.

Ashok challenged his removal in the high court, arguing that he was removed arbitrarily without following due procedure. He also stated that his removal was against the trust deed which stipulates that only the eldest male lineal descendants can be appointed as chairman of the trust.

The government defended its move, arguing that Sanchaitha was eligible for the position and cannot be discriminated based on gender.

The high court, however, set aside the GO and reinstated Ashok as chairman of the two trusts. But AP government appealed against the order, arguing that the single judge made an error in his judgement while ruling in favour of Ashok based on the trust deed which has become void after the 1987 legislation which abolishes all hereditary trusties.

The government has also argued that Sanchaitha has preferential right of succession over Ashok according to Hindu Succession Act.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

AP High Court raps 4 IAS officers, YSRCP Govt

Telugu360
-
0
AP High Court raps 4 IAS officers, YSRCP Govt

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday (today) took YSRCP government as well as four senior IAS officers to task in a contempt case.

Four IAS officers, namely panchayat raj principal secretary Gopala Krishna Dwivedi, panchayat raj commissioner Girija Shankar, MAUD principal secretary Y Srilaxmi and IAS officer Vijay Kumar attended the court hearing in a contempt case.

The AP High Court expressed anger at YSRCP government and four IAS officers for constructing Grama/ Ward Secretariat buildings, Rythu Bhaorsa Centres, Panchayat office buildings in government school premises located in villages, towns and cities in Andhra Pradesh in violation of AP High Court orders.

It may be recalled that AP High Court ordered not to construct these buildings in government school premises six months ago. But the YSRCP government continues to construct these buildings. With this few individuals filed a contempt case against AP government.

The AP High Court took serious view of the issue and asked IAS officers how can the government pollute academic atmosphere in government schools by constructing such buildings.

The court said only students from poorer sections study in government schools and their studies will be disturbed if such offices exist in school premises.

The court said such offices will create political environment in goverment school premises which is not good for academic activities of children.

The court also questioned whether any of these four IAS officers studied in government schools saying that had they studied in government schools they would have known the difficulties being faced by students from poorer sections in these schools.

The court adjourned the case to August 31 for further hearing.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

AP High Court grants bail to Devineni Uma

Telugu360
-
0
AP High Court grants bail to Devineni Uma

The Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday (today) granted bail to TDP senior leader and former minister Devineni Umamaheswara Rao.

Devineni is currently lodged in Rajahmundry Central Jail.

The AP High Court on July 29 admitted a petition filed by Devineni seeking bail.

Devineni Uma and 17 of his followers were booked on July 28 under Section 307 (Attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), relavant sections of the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and other charges including rioting, criminal conspiracy and disrupting public servants from discharging their duties.

Uma and his followers were arrested on July 29 and sent to 14-day judicial custody by a court in Mylavaram.

It may be recalled that violence broke out between YSRCP and TDP activists at Gaddamanugu village on July 27 when Uma made a surprise visit to Kondapalli forest reserve area alleging that YSRCP leaders backed by Mylavaram MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad were indulging in illegal gravel mining. While he was returning from Gaddamanugu village, YSRCP supporters allegedly pelted stones on his car and claimed that the TDP leader was making false allegations. The confrontation led to violence as around 1000 people from both sides gathered at the village and started attacking each other with sickles and stones.

In the violence, TDP supporters allegedly attacked a Dalit leader and damaged his house, too.

Alleging that the YSRCP activists attacked him and damaged his vehicle, Uma staged a protest at G Kondur police station by sitting in his car. The protest continued till Tuesday midnight. However, police arrested him forcibly by breaking open his car window. Some policemen were also injured. Police said that the unrest was created in a “planned manner.”

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

AP High Court admits Devineni Uma’s bail petition!

Telugu360
-
0
AP High Court admits Devineni Uma’s bail petition!

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday (today) admitted a petition filed by the arrested TDP senior leader and former minister Devineni Umamaheswara Rao seeking bail.

The High Court is expected to hear the case in a day or two.

Devineni Uma and 17 of his followers were booked on Wednesday under Section 307 (Attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), relavant sections of the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and other charges including rioting, criminal conspiracy and disrupting public servants from discharging their duties.

Uma and his followers were arrested on Wednesday and sent to 14-day judicial custody by a court in Mylavaram.

It may be recalled that violence broke out between YSRCP and TDP activists at Gaddamanugu village on Tuesday when Uma made a surprise visit to Kondapalli forest reserve area alleging that YSRCP leaders backed by Mylavaram MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad were indulging in illegal gravel mining. While he was returning from Gaddamanugu village, YSRCP supporters allegedly pelted stones on his car and claimed that the TDP leader was making false allegations. The confrontation led to violence as around 1000 people from both sides gathered at the village and started attacking each other with sickles and stones.

In the violence, TDP supporters allegedly attacked a Dalit leader and damaged his house, too.

Alleging that the YSRCP activists attacked him and damaged his vehicle, Uma staged a protest at G Kondur police station by sitting in his car. The protest continued till Tuesday midnight. However, police arrested him forcibly by breaking open his car window. Some policemen were also injured. Police said that the unrest was created in a “planned manner.”

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

Follow Ashok’s orders: AP High Court directs Mansas EO!

Telugu360
-
1
Follow Ashok’s orders: AP High Court directs Mansas EO!

The Andhra Pradesh High Court today (Tuesday) directed Mansas Trust EO (executive officer) Satyanarayana to follow the orders issued by Mansas Trust chairman, senior TDP leader Ashok Gajapathi Raju.

Raju filed contempt petition against EO stating that EO was not cooperating with him in discharging his duties as chairman in violation of earlier HC orders.

The High Court expressed anger at EO and directed him to obey orders issued by chairman Raju.

The court also directed EO to immediately pay salaries for staff working in Mansas Trust .

The court also cancelled orders issued by EO convening meeting of executive council.

The court directed EO not to involve others in auditing of Trust accounts.

The court asked EO to audit accounts only with auditor.

Though High Court struck down Jagan government’s earlier orders of removing Raju from chairman post and reinstated him as chairman, officials of Mansas Trust are not cooperating with Raju reportedly due to instructions from Jagan government.

Raju moved High Court filing contempt case against officials.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

AP HC asks for Govt affidavit on ‘knife’ in jail barrack

Telugu360
-
1
AP HC asks for Govt affidavit on ‘knife’ in jail barrack

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has asked the AP Government to submit a detailed report on the alleged finding of a knife in the barrack where Judge Ramakrishna was imprisoned in Chittoor. The court gave this order based on the letter written by Vamsi Krishna, son of Judge Ramakrishna.

The HC bench led by Justice M. Ganga Rao held a suo motu hearing in the allegations levelled in Vamsi Krishna’s letter. This came up during the hearing on the bail petition filed by Judge Ramakrishna. The Government lawyer responded and said an affidavit would be filed in the court soon.

The Dalit Judge’s family members have been alleging that he was targetted by Minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy ever since he did not remove the name of their relative from the accused list in a murder case. The latest allegation made by the Judge’s son was that a strange fellow prisoner was threatening the judge in the barrack. Also, a knife was found under the bed of this unstable person.

Consequently, the judge has been shifted to another jail. Now, the High Court asked for more details of the finding of the knife in the barrack.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

Finally, Anandaiah medicine issue lands in AP High Court

Telugu360
-
0
Finally, Anandaiah medicine issue lands in AP High Court

Finally, even the Anandaiah ayurvedic medicine for Covid patients has landed in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh. Not a single issue that is connected to the public is being resolved without knocking the doors of the highest court in the State. In their latest appeal, the petitioners sought the High Court intervention to restart the administration of the Anandaiah eye drops to the patients at Krishnapatnam in the Nellore district.

The petitioners took strong objection to the AP Police halting the Anandaiah medicine citing an order to this effect from the AP Lokayukta. Whereas, the Lokayukta had no jurisdiction in such matters of public health. Two petitions were received against the stopping of the Anandaiah eye drops.

One petitioner questioned the wisdom of stopping the Anandaiah eye drops at a time when there was positive feedback from the patients. Because of stopping this medicine, many patients would face the threat of losing their lives. If there was any law and order problem, then the local authorities could as well take the required steps instead of halting the medicine altogether in the name of the orders from the Lokayukta.

The High Court bench has admitted their petitions and decided to take up hering on May 27.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

AP High Court gives one chance to additional AG

Telugu360
-
2
AP High Court gives one chance to additional AG

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has given a serious warning to AP Government’s additional Advocate General Ponnavolu Sudhakar Reddy. It took strong objection to the manner in which Mr. Reddy spoke threateningly and contemptuously before the court during the hearings in the rebel MP Raghurama Raju custodial torture case. Justice K. Lalitha said this time, the court decided to show generosity and not initiate action against the AAG.

However, the judge clarified that the court was giving just once chance. If Mr. Sudhakar Reddy behaved in a high handed and contemptuous manner for a second time, then the High Court would initiate the necessary contempt of court proceedings without second thoughts.

Justice Lalitha specifically mentioned in her latest order how Mr. Ponnavolu Sudhakar Reddy used a threatening tone against the court while arguing over the CID failure to implement the magistrate’s orders. When the High Court asked why the orders were not implemented, Mr. Reddy raised his voice and argued with the court why the magistrate’s ‘illegal order’ should be implemented. Moreover, the AAG was putting counter questions to the court during the hearing.

The High Court said that Mr. Reddy even threatened to stage walkout from the court if it did not listen to him. At one time, he even asked the court why it was showing special interest that a lawyer’s letter was taken up for hearing.

Justice Lalitha said in her orders that even the accused persons in any case would have some rights as per the constitution and the courts would protect them as their duty.

Telugu360 is always open for the best and bright journalists. If you are interested in full-time or freelance, email us at Krishna@telugu360.com.

1234...9Page 3 of 9

TRENDING

Latest

css.php
[X] Close
[X] Close