High Court of Andhra Pradesh
21 judgments
M. Vanja v. M. Saraladevi
The High Court dismissed the appellant's claim for partition of the deceased's property, holding that she failed to prove legal inheritance and compliance with the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.
Yadla Subba Rao v. Union of India
The court denied bail to accused under UAPA, holding confessional statements leading to discovery admissible and prima facie evidence sufficient to justify continued detention.
Ramishetty Vankatanna v. Jamal Shaheb & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a suit cannot be dismissed at the threshold under Order VII Rule 11 CPC on limitation grounds without proper inquiry, allowing the appeal and remanding the matter for trial.
Ramishetty Vankatanna v. Jamal Shaheb & Ors.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and struck out the suit as barred by limitation and lacking cause of action under Order VII Rule 11 CPC in a property partition dispute.
Amudalavalsa v. M/s Dunkuni Steel Limited & Ors.
The court upheld the validity of sale and registration of company assets including plant and machinery as a single lot under winding-up proceedings, applying relevant stamp duty exemptions and confirming the official liquidator's authority.
Akela Lavilatha v. Konda Hanumant Rao & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that a mother, as the sole natural guardian after the biological father's death, has the right to determine custody of her child and transfer it to her second husband, and courts cannot grant custody relief not sought in pleadings.
Yadla Subba Rao v. Union of India
The court upheld the denial of bail to accused under UAPA Section 43D(5) due to prima facie evidence, emphasizing stringent bail conditions in scheduled offenses involving national security.
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The court clarified that the appellate authority under the Andhra Pradesh Unorganized Workers Social Security Act has jurisdiction only over questions of law and must ensure procedural compliance and eligibility before admitting appeals.
R. Srinivas Kumar v. R. Shametha
The Supreme Court allowed divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage and exercised Article 142 powers to dissolve the marriage and award permanent alimony despite lack of mutual consent.
R. Srinivas Kumar v. R. Shametha
The Supreme Court exercised its Article 142 powers to grant divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage and awarded permanent alimony despite absence of mutual consent.
Maha Lakshmi v. Gangumala Appa Rao
The appellate court upheld the decree for specific performance of sale and possession of land, confirming the necessity of deposit of balance sale consideration as a condition precedent to possession.
Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Mandal Yadav & Ors.
The court upheld the claims tribunal's compensation calculation based on the actual age of the deceased, dismissing the insurer's appeal challenging the actuarial approach applied.
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The court dismissed appeals under the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act for non-compliance with procedural requirements and lack of locus standi, affirming strict adherence to statutory conditions for maintainability.
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The court held that apprenticeship applications submitted within prescribed timelines and meeting eligibility criteria must be accepted and considered, emphasizing fair and transparent processing by the power supply agency.
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The court upheld the validity of the apprenticeship notification under the Apprentices Act, dismissing the writ petition challenging the eligibility criteria and procedural aspects.
Dr. Nallapareddy Sridhar Reddy v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing framing of additional charges under Sections 406 and 420 IPC, affirming the wide power of courts under Section 216 CrPC to alter or add charges before judgment based on prima facie material.
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The court upheld the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service Commission's authority to prescribe binding eligibility criteria and minimum qualifying marks for judicial recruitment, affirming the examination scheme and related High Court directions.
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The court held that the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission must strictly follow the 'Raj Khan Lal' guidelines prescribing minimum qualifying marks and evaluation criteria for judicial service recruitment, ensuring fairness and statutory compliance.
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The court upheld the plaintiffs' ownership and possession rights over disputed trust properties, dismissing the defendants' appeal and affirming the trial court's injunctions.
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The Supreme Court upheld the validity of statutory restrictions under the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Act on land granted by permanent patta, dismissing the appeal challenging the classification of the land as a 'Tank' and the Collector's refusal to permit its use or transfer.