Andhra Pradesh High Court
AP High Court Upholds Disaffiliation Of Law College Over Infrastructure Deficiencies, Grants Relief To Existing Students
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a law college which does not satisfy minimum infrastructural requirements prescribed under the Bar Council of India Rules of Legal Education, 2008 and University Grants Commission (Affiliation of Colleges by Universities) Regulations, 2009 cannot claim continuation of affiliation merely because it had been functioning for several years. [2026...
S.152 CPC | Court Can Direct Correction Of Wrong Survey Number In Decree If Identity Of Property Is Undisputed: AP High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that where an incorrect survey number has been mentioned due to an accidental slip, the Court can exercise its power under Section 152 CPC to correct the mistake even after the decree is passed, provided there is no dispute regarding the identity of the property. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 165]Cautioning against misuse of the jurisdiction, the Court held...
Factory Safety Violations Covered Under Factories Act Can't Attract Parallel Prosecution Under S.304-A IPC: AP High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that when the allegations against factory officials relate entirely to violation of safety measures governed by the Factories Act, 1948, they cannot simultaneously be prosecuted under Section 304-A of the Indian Penal Code for the same incident. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 164]Allowing a criminal petition filed by the factory Supervisor (A1) and Occupier...
AP High Court Commutes Death Penalty Of Murder Convicts, Says 'Rarest Of Rare' Test Not Met If Accused Amenable To Reform
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that capital punishment cannot be imposed unless the case falls within the "rarest of rare" category and the court is satisfied that the possibility of reform and rehabilitation of the accused is unquestionably foreclosed. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 162]Commuting the death sentence awarded to two convicts to rigorous imprisonment for life without remission,...
Recovery Of Stolen Property Alone Can't Sustain Murder Conviction, Attracts Only Section 411 IPC: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that mere recovery of stolen property from an accused is not enough to convict them for murder, robbery, or lurking house trespass based only on circumstantial evidence. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 161]The Court said the prosecution must prove a complete chain of circumstances that clearly connects the accused to the crime. If it fails to do so, recovery of...
Trial Courts Must Mark Documents Relied On Before Granting Interim Injunction: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that trial courts deciding applications for temporary injunction must consider and mark the documentary evidence relied upon by the parties and cannot grant injunctions without recording findings based on such material. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 160]It further held that multiple distinct interim reliefs cannot ordinarily be sought through a single application...
Partner Can't Invoke Habeas Corpus To Claim Right To Live-In Relationship With Adult Woman Willingly Living With Parents: AP High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a writ of habeas corpus is not maintainable at the instance of a person claiming to be in a relationship with a major woman living with her parents, unless there is prima facie material to show that she is under illegal detention. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 159]The Court observed that a daughter living with her mother and brother in the parental...
Foisting False Criminal Cases Against Husband Which End In Acquittal Constitutes Mental Cruelty: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the filing of false criminal cases by a spouse, which ultimately end in acquittal, constitutes mental cruelty and is a valid ground for dissolution of marriage. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 158]The Court upheld the decree of divorce granted in favour of the husband, observing that while merely filing a criminal complaint does not amount to cruelty, compelling...
Fingerprint Identification Is 'Exact Science', Thumb Impression Expert's Opinion More Relevant Than Handwriting Expert's: AP High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the opinion of an expert in relation to thumb impressions is more relevant than the opinion of an expert in relation to handwriting, since the science of identifying thumb impressions is an exact science that does not admit of any mistake or doubt. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 157]In doing so, the Court set aside a trial court order refusing to refer a...
Unauthorized Layout Can't Be Ground To Deny Electricity Connection To Property Owner, Even Encroacher Entitled To Supply: AP High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that mere declaration of a layout as unauthorized cannot be a ground to deny an electricity service connection to a person having valid title and possession over the property. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 156]Allowing a writ petition, the Court observed that under the General Terms and Conditions of Electricity Supply, even an encroacher or a rightful possessor...
Place Of Worship Can't Be Constructed Without Collector's Prior Approval And Proof Of Title: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a place of worship cannot be cannot constructed without prior permission by the district collector and other statutory land approvals establishing proof of title. [2026 LiveLaw (2026) 155]In doing so the court restrained further construction of a CSI Church at Maanchala Village, Mantralayam Mandal, holding that it did not comply with...