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Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Telangana High Court refuses to grant relief in Bathukamma Kunta lake land dispute
The Telangana High Court on Tuesday refused to grant any interim relief to a petitioner who claimed that land in his possession is now submerged and located inside the recently restored Bathukamma Kunta lake in Hyderabad's Bagh Amberpet area. While the petitioner contended that the disputed land was only a low-lying area that was dug up further and subsequently collected rainwater to form a lake, the court looked at recent photographs of the lake restored by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) to refuse interim relief to the petitioner. Justice B Vijaysen Reddy was dealing with the petitioner's claim that the land measuring 988.49 sq m was never formally acquired by the state under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act 1976 and that the acquisition proceedings under this Act remained incomplete. Despite this, the petitioner alleged, the land was unilaterally designated for public or conservation purposes in the master plan and a low-lying area has been dug up further to create a lake. The plea asked the court to set aside G.O. Ms. No. 363 dated August 21, 2010, and subsequently G.O. Ms. No. 120 dated December 2, 2010, but only to the extent that these orders affect the specific property. The core of the argument is that if the land was never legally acquired, the government has no right to alter its classification or ownership status in official records or planning documents. Appearing for the petitioner, senior counsel B Mayur Reddy said the state was wrongfully claiming that a lake existed at the place, and showed a photograph to this effect. He asked the state to formally acquire the land before declaring the site as a lake. The government pleader, opposing the petitioner's claims, argued that the entire five-acre land was now a part of the restored Bathukamma Kunta lake. He then submitted photographs of a water-filled lake to state that no land of the petitioner existed within the disputed area. Reddy said that if the court could consider a photograph with a lake, he could submit a photograph of the same place without a lake and also submit photographs showing bulldozers digging up the land to create the lake. Adding that the photographs do not reveal there is any land available on the sides of the lake, the judge asked the senior counsel to show the actual location of his land within the lake site before further proceedings. The case was adjourned for a date two weeks later.
New Indian Express
28-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Telangana HC tells state government to explain delay in Nirmal civic polls
HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court questioned the state government over the delay in conducting municipal elections, particularly for the Nirmal Municipality, where the governing body's term ended on March 25. The court has directed the government to submit complete details regarding the delay and has scheduled the next hearing for July 11. The matter came up for hearing before Justice B Vijaysen Reddy on Friday, following a petition filed by Samundar Pelli Rajender, an agriculturist from Natarajnagar in Nirmal. The petitioner challenged the inaction of the state government and the State Election Commission (SEC), arguing that the continued delay in holding elections is illegal and unconstitutional. Senior advocate Prabhakar, representing the petitioner, argued that the failure to hold timely elections violates Articles 243U and 243ZA of the Constitution, as well as provisions of the Telangana Municipalities Act, 2019. He urged the court to direct the authorities to initiate the election process without further delay. In response, senior advocate Vidyasagar, representing the SEC, said the commission is preparing to begin the election process but needs to complete necessary procedures such as ward reservations.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Time of India
Telangana HC orders GHMC to return pet dog to owner, says rules not followed during seizure; imposes conditions for safe relocation
The Telangana High Court intervened in the case of a seized pet dog, directing the GHMC to release it HYDERABAD: The Telanagna high court on Wednesday directed the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation ( GHMC ) to immediately release a pet dog seized from its owner, observing that the action was taken without following due process of law and without adequate medical care for the animal. The court also imposed conditions on the owner while releasing the dog. Justice B Vijaysen Reddy passed this interim order in a petition filed by EB Dakshina Murthy (58), an astrologer from Chikkadpally, who had challenged the seizure of his pet dog 'Ares', reportedly a Dogo Argentino breed, by GHMC authorities acting on police instructions. He alleged the dog was confined in a small cage with no proper food or medical attention and urged the court to direct its release. Murthy contended that despite holding a valid pet licence, his dog was forcibly taken away by GHMC officials on May 19 based on a complaint from his brother EB Narsimha Murthy. According to the police and GHMC, the seizure followed a complaint lodged by the petitioner's brother, who alleged that the dog was being used to threaten him and other residents. The complaint led to the registration of an FIR at Chikkadpally police station under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The authorities also submitted medical records showing that the complainant had sustained injuries allegedly caused by the dog. However, the court noted that the GHMC had acted without issuing a notice to the petitioner or ensuring proper care for the dog. It found merit in the petitioner's argument that due procedure was not followed. Pending further hearing, the court directed the GHMC's deputy director (veterinary), Secunderabad zone, to release the dog forthwith. However, the court also imposed certain restrictions, barring the petitioner from keeping the dog at his current residence and instructing him to relocate the animal to a safer environment away from strangers. The court further directed the petitioner to implead his brother, the complainant, as a party to the writ petition and clarified that the order would not prevent authorities from taking lawful action if it is ultimately established that the breed in question is banned in India. The matter has been posted to July 9 for further hearing.
New Indian Express
18-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Of family property disputes and a judge's angst
HYDERABAD: Without mincing words, Justice B Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court on Monday stated that if he had the authority to do so, he would place disputed properties involved in family and matrimonial conflicts under judicial custody to avoid protracted legal battles and their adverse effects. Making pointed observations on the damage being caused to societal and familial relationships, the judge said: 'If I had the authority, I would place all disputed properties under the court's custody during the trial of family and marital property disputes. This would resolve many problems. People fight over properties and end up gaining nothing. Even those who eventually win the property in court find no happiness.' The judge drew attention to the impact of such disputes by referring to a case in which six individuals were contesting ownership of just 270 square yards of land, each claiming approximately 45 square yards, an area not even eligible for construction approval. 'No one becomes wealthy out of this. What do they really achieve in the end? The biggest problem is ego,' he said. Justice Reddy suggested that a mechanism similar to the Insolvency Professional Framework under the National Company Law Tribunal could be applied to property disputes. This would involve an expert taking custody of the assets to manage and distribute them, potentially reducing conflict.
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Jubilee Hills Club restrained from unauthorised construction
HYDERABAD: Justice B Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court has issued an interim order restraining the Jubilee Hills Club from carrying out any illegal construction until valid permissions are obtained from the GHMC. The order came on a writ petition filed by Peddi Venu Gopal and another petitioner, seeking enforcement of a January 9 speaking order issued by the GHMC Deputy Commissioner, Circle 18, Jubilee Hills. The order had directed the club to remove unauthorised constructions and deviations within 15 days, warning that failure to comply would invite further action and cost recovery. The petitioners contended that despite the clear directive, GHMC failed to act against the ongoing illegal construction. A complaint highlighting the inaction was submitted on April 7, but no steps were taken to enforce the demolition. Alleging retaliation, the petitioner informed the court that the club management lodged a false complaint against him with Jubilee Hills police on April 9, following which an FIR was registered under BNS. After hearing the submissions, the judge directed the club to halt all construction activity until it obtains approvals from GHMC.
