India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

AP HC Invokes Parens Patriae under Art 226 to Appoint Wife as Guardian for Comatose Husband's Bank Account

When Love Steps In: AP High Court Names Wife Guardian for Comatose HusbandIn a poignant ruling that blends compassion with constitutional authority, theHigh Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravatihas appointedSingavaram Nagammaas the legal guardian of her husband,Singavaram Subhan Singh, who lie...

28 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

AP High Court Directs State to Strictly Follow 2010 Endowments Circular and 2024 Sringeri Pramanika Barring Foreign-Travelled Priests from Sanctum Sanctorum

Sacred Thresholds: AP High Court Upholds Ancient Temple Rites, Bars 'Impure' Priests from SanctumIn a ruling that reinforces the sanctity of Hindu temple traditions, theHigh Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravatihas directed the state government to strictly adhere to a 2010Endowments Department...

14 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 | Rightness or Wrongness of an Order Cannot Be Urged in Contempt Proceedings; Must Obey or Appeal: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Andhra Pradesh High Court Holds Two Transport Officials in Contempt for Disobeying Vehicle Release Order Amaravati:The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held two transport department officials guilty of contempt of court for their "willful disobedience" in failing to implement a judicial order di...

27 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Non-Payment for Completed Public Works Due to Lack of Budget is Arbitrary; Payment Must Be Made Within 6 Months: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Andhra Pradesh High Court Orders State to Clear Dues of ₹49.8 Lakh for Public Works Within Six Months Amaravati:The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed state authorities to release pending payments totaling ₹49,89,566 to a Village Level Committee (VLC) President for completed civil works, ...

03 Sep 2025

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The court found that the respondents willfully disobeyed its order regarding the continuation of the petitioner's service until the age of superannuation, leading to a contempt ruling.

Court Imposes Contempt Ruling for Disobedience of Superannuation OrderBackgroundIn a significant ruling, the Hon’ble JusticeVenkateswarlu Nimmagaddaaddressed a contempt case involving a former employee of the Board of Intermediate Education, who alleged willful disobedience of a court order r...

02 Oct 2024

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12 Jan 2024

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Reserves Orders on Shifting of Government Offices to Vizag

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reserved orders on the writ appeals filed by the Andhra Pradesh government against the verdict of a single judge not to shift any government office from Amaravati to Visakhapatnam till the matter is dealt by a Full Bench. The court directed the government to ...

13 Jan 2024

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Reserves Orders on Shifting of Government Offices to Vizag

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reserved orders on the writ appeals filed by the Andhra Pradesh government against the verdict of a single judge not to shift any government office from Amaravati to Visakhapatnam till the matter is dealt by a Full Bench. The court directed the government to ...

14 Jan 2024

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Andhra Pradesh High Court Reserves Orders on Shifting of Government Offices to Vizag

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reserved orders on the writ appeals filed by the Andhra Pradesh government against the verdict of a single judge not to shift any government office from Amaravati to Visakhapatnam till the matter is dealt by a Full Bench. The court directed the government to ...

13 Jan 2024