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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
AP High Court raps police for intervening in civil dispute cases
VIJAYAWADA: In a significant ruling, the High Court has sharply criticised police interference in civil disputes, particularly those related to land issues, stating that they have no authority to intervene in such matters. The HC clarified that civil disputes between individuals should be resolved through civil courts under the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) or through statutory bodies like the State Legal Services Authority, District Legal Services Authority, and Mandal Legal Services Authority. The court emphasised that police attempts to resolve civil disputes under initiatives like the Pre-Litigation Counselling Forum (PLCF) create confusion among parties and may escalate conflicts. The HC explicitly directed Visakhapatnam police to refrain from interfering in civil cases under any pretext. In a related case, 74-year-old S Shyamala from Visakhapatnam's Bay Colony approached the High Court, alleging harassment by the Visakhapatnam Commissioner of Police (CP), who repeatedly summoned her in connection with a civil land dispute. Shyamala sought court intervention to prevent police from pressuring her to resolve the dispute outside the legal framework.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
All set for National Lok Adalat on July 5
Ananthapur: As per the directions of the National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi, and under the guidance of the State Legal Services Authority, Amaravati, a coordination meeting was held on Monday in Anantapur to ensure the effective disposal of cases during the upcoming National Lok Adalat scheduled for July 5. The meeting was chaired by Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority and Principal District Judge, E Bhimaravu, along with the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, N Rajashekar. Key officials from the Police Department, Revenue Department, District Jail, DCRB, and other district-level departments from the combined district participated. The District Judge emphasized the steps to be taken for the maximum settlement of cases during the Lok Adalat. He also advised that any queries related to case resolution should be directed to N Rajashekar. Officials from various departments and court staff were present at the session.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Legal awareness seminar held for workers
Anantapur: As per the directives of State Legal Services Authority, Amaravati, and under the instructions of District Legal Services Authority Chairman and Principal District Judge E Bheemarao, a legal awareness seminar was organised on Saturday at District Legal Services Sadan in Anantapur as part of Labour Week celebrations. The seminar was led by DLSA Secretary N Rajasekhar. Assistant Labour Commissioner Ramadevi attended as the chief guest and educated workers on various labour laws, their rights, and available welfare services. Defence Legal Aid Counsels Nallappa and Harikrishna provided detailed insights into labour legislation. The event saw participation from legal aid advocates, court staff, and workers.
