India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Merit Cum Roster Prevails Over Initial Preferences in Teacher Recruitment: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Teachers Shape Tomorrow: Why Merit Can't Bow to Application PreferencesIn a landmark ruling prioritizing merit in public recruitment, theHigh Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravatihas directed the state to appoint several qualified candidates asSchool Assistants (SA), overriding ...

14 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Statutory Service Rules Prevail Over Executive Orders in Re-appointments Beyond Superannuation: Andhra Pradesh HC

Statutory Rules Trump Self-Seeking Extensions: AP High Court Ousts Retired DirectorIn a firm rebuke to executive overreach in public employment, theHigh Court of Andhra PradeshonJanuary 29, 2026, issued a writ ofquo warrantoquashing the re-appointment of Dr. T. Damodar Naidu as Director of An...

14 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Elephantine Pendency of Disciplinary Cases Violates Article 21 Rights: AP High Court Issues Continuing Mandamus

"Elephantine" Backlog of Discipline Cases Alarms AP High Court:Continuing Mandamusto End the AgonyIn a landmark move blending judicial oversight with administrative reform, theAndhra Pradesh High Courthas initiatedcontinuing mandamusto tackle the staggering pendency of over5,424 disciplinary ...

13 Feb 2026

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Supreme Court Overturns AP High Court on Corruption FIRs

Supreme Court Overturns AP High Court on Corruption FIRs In a landmark decision that underscores the judiciary's commitment to combating corruption, the Supreme Court of India has set aside a controversial judgment from the Andhra Pradesh High Court, reviving 13 First Information Reports (FIR...

10 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Superannuation Age is a Policy Matter, Court Cannot Grant Relief in Anticipation of Committee Decision: Andhra Pradesh High Court

AP High Court Rejects Plea to Increase Retirement Age for Corporation Employees, Cites Policy Domain AMARAVATI:The Andhra Pradesh High Court, in a significant ruling on service law, has dismissed a batch of writ petitions filed by employees of various state-owned corporations seeking an enhan...

28 Nov 2025

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High Courts Mandate Transgender Reservations and Enforce Strict Litigation Deadlines for Government

High Courts Mandate Transgender Reservations and Enforce Strict Litigation Deadlines for Government In a week of significant judicial pronouncements, High Courts in Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have delivered landmark rulings reinforcing core constitutional principles of equality and state...

10 Nov 2025

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Centre Greenlights Over 40 High Court Judicial Appointments in Major Push to Fill Vacancies

Centre Greenlights Over 40 High Court Judicial Appointments in Major Push to Fill VacanciesNew Delhi– In one of the most significant recent moves to address judicial vacancies, the Central Government has notified the appointment and confirmation of over 40 judges across several High Courts. T...

27 Sep 2025

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Supreme Court Curtails Commercial Speech, Mandates Influencer Apologies and New Social Media Guidelines

Supreme Court Curtails Commercial Speech, Mandates Influencer Apologies and New Social Media Guidelines NEW DELHI– In a landmark hearing with far-reaching implications for India's digital media landscape, the Supreme Court has drawn a distinct line between freedom of expression and monetized ...

25 Aug 2025

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SC Halts Proceedings Against Ashoka Professor, Questions Police Probe

SC Halts Proceedings Against Ashoka Professor, Questions Police Probe into Social Media Posts New Delhi– In a significant intervention safeguarding academic freedom and scrutinizing police powers under the new criminal code, the Supreme Court of India has provided substantial relief to Ashoka...

25 Aug 2025

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Centre Bolsters Judiciary: 16 Judges Appointed Across Five High Courts, New Itanagar Bench Inaugurated

Centre Bolsters Judiciary: 16 Judges Appointed Across Five High Courts, New Itanagar Bench Inaugurated New Delhi– In a significant move to strengthen the Indian higher judiciary, the Ministry of Law and Justice has notified the appointment and extension of sixteen judges across the High Court...

11 Aug 2025