Does the Andhra Pradesh Land Encroachment Act Require Revenue Authorities to Decide Representations Under Section 6 Before Taking Possession Under Section 7? — Precedent on Due Process and Natural Justice

The Andhra Pradesh High Court affirms that revenue authorities must first pass a speaking order on any explanation or representation

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can Police Be Mandated to Ensure Law and Order During Religious Festivals at the Behest of a Sarpanch? — Upholding Executive Duty Under Article 226

The High Court reaffirmed that executive authorities can be directed under Article 226 to maintain law and order and enable

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can Matrimonial Cases Be Transferred for the Wife’s Convenience? Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Supreme Court Precedent on Section 24 CPC Transfers

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms that in matrimonial disputes, transfer petitions under Section 24 of the CPC filed by

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Is Eviction Without Notice Unconstitutional? High Court of Andhra Pradesh Reaffirms ‘Due Process of Law’ as Mandatory in State-Driven Evictions

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh holds that any eviction and demolition of residential premises by state authorities must be

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does Availability of a Statutory Appeal Bar Maintainability of Writ Petitions Against Orders Under Section 6 of the A.P. Land Encroachments Act, 1905?

A statutory appeal under Section 10(i) of the A.P. Land Encroachments Act, 1905, must be exhausted before seeking relief under

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can a Writ of Mandamus Be Entertained When the Petitioner Has No Enforceable Personal Right Over the Subject Property? — Reaffirmation of the Requirement for Locus Standi in Article 226 Petitions

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has reaffirmed that a petitioner must demonstrate an enforceable personal right to seek relief

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

When Can Police Refuse to Register FIR on Complaint Alleging Serious Offences? High Court Reaffirms Non-Interference Where Enquiry Finds Complaint Untrue

The High Court upheld the police’s decision not to register an FIR when a preliminary enquiry found no truth in

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does Payment of Claimed Amounts Render a Writ of Mandamus Infructuous Where Relief is Sought Against State Inaction in Release of Bill Amounts for Completed Works?

When the State releases the amounts claimed for execution of public works during the pendency of the writ petition, the

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does the State Have Authority to Withhold Release of Seized Vehicles Pending Payment of Penalty and Seigniorage Fee Under Mining Laws? — Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds Existing Precedent

The Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirms, following precedent, that immediate release of seized vehicles is not barred by non-payment of

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Can a High Court Grant Mandamus for Expedited Police Investigation Under Article 226—If the Relief Sought Becomes Infructuous Before Final Adjudication, What Is the Legal Effect?

The court clarified that when the relief sought in a writ petition (mandamus for police investigation) becomes infructuous during proceedings,

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does the Dismissal of a Writ Petition as Infructuous Impact the Legal Precedent on Mandamus for Police Inaction in Implementing Civil Injunctions?

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh dismissed a writ petition as infructuous without adjudicating the substantive legal issue of mandamus

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November 11, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Does Temporary Employment Without NOC Bar Appointment Under the Same Authority If Statutory Qualifications Are Met? — Law Clarified by Andhra Pradesh High Court

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh has affirmed that a candidate’s failure to obtain a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) while

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh