High Court of Andhra Pradesh

21 judgments

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M. Vanja v. M. Saraladevi

· L. Nageshwara Rao

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.

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Yadla Subba Rao v. Union of India

· Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Reddy · 2023 INSC 382
Cites 1 · Cited by 0

The court denied bail to accused under UAPA, holding confessional statements leading to discovery admissible and prima facie evidence sufficient to justify continued detention.

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Ramishetty Vankatanna v. Jamal Shaheb & Ors.

28 Apr 2023 · M. R. Sha; C. T. Ravikumar · 2023 INSC 458

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.

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Ramishetty Vankatanna v. Jamal Shaheb & Ors.

28 Apr 2023 · M. R. Sha; C. T. Ravikumar

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.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC Limitation Partition deed Registered sale deed

Amudalavalsa v. M/s Dunkuni Steel Limited & Ors.

26 Apr 2023 · K. M. Joseph; Hrisheh Ray

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.

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Akela Lavilatha v. Konda Hanumant Rao & Ors.

28 Jul 2022 · H. Maheshwari; Krishna Murari · 2022 INSC 759

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.

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Yadla Subba Rao v. Union of India

15 Dec 2020 · Abhay S. Oka; Rajesh Reddy
Cites 1 · Cited by 5

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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12 Dec 2019 · అమ్మహర్ శాస్త్ర, మృదుష్ మధుసూదన్

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Appellate Authority Andhra Pradesh Unorganized Workers Social Security Act Section 116 jurisdiction

R. Srinivas Kumar v. R. Shametha

04 Oct 2019 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; M. R. Shah

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.

family appeal_allowed Significant irretrievable breakdown of marriage divorce Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Article 142 Constitution of India

R. Srinivas Kumar v. R. Shametha

04 Oct 2019 · Sanjay Kishan Kaul; M. R. Sha

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.

family appeal_allowed Significant irretrievable breakdown of marriage Article 142 Constitution of India divorce decree permanent alimony

Maha Lakshmi v. Gangumala Appa Rao

06 May 2019 · K. M. R. Sha · 2019 INSC 656

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.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant specific performance sale deed balance sale consideration possession

Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Mandal Yadav & Ors.

09 Apr 2019 · S. A. Babud; Sanjay Krishna Reddy; M. M. Santosh Kumar

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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12 Mar 2019 · అనుమహర్ శాస్త్ర, జడ్జ్; మధుష్ మణిశ్వరి

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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08 Mar 2019 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Indu Malhotra · 2019 INSC 338

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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08 Mar 2019 · Uday Umesh Lalit; Indu Malhotra

The court upheld the validity of the apprenticeship notification under the Apprentices Act, dismissing the writ petition challenging the eligibility criteria and procedural aspects.

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Dr. Nallapareddy Sridhar Reddy v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.

06 Mar 2019 · Dr. Dhananjaya V. Chandrachud; Hrishikesh Ray
Cites 0 · Cited by 2

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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25 Jan 2019

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Judicial Service Recruitment Eligibility Criteria Minimum Qualifying Marks Raj Jan Lal Rules

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25 Jan 2019 · Justice S. Abdul Nazeer

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.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant Raj Khan Lal guidelines judicial service recruitment qualifying marks Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission

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18 Nov 2006 · N. Raman

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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22 Feb 2006 · R. Anuma, J.

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.

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