Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Friday quashed criminal proceedings against Sirpur BJP MLA Palvai Harish Babu in connection with a case registered against him during the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections. The FIR, dated October 19, 2023, was filed at Dahegaon police station in Asifabad district under Section 188 of the IPC, alleging that the legislator held a public meeting at Kothmeer village of Dahegaon mandal without obtaining mandatory permission from the Returning Officer of the Sirpur constituency. The complaint, lodged by the Returning Officer, led to a case being registered against Harish Babu, which was later transferred to the Special Judicial Magistrate of First Class for Trial of Cases Relating to MPs and MLAs in Hyderabad.
Revenue staff rapped for arbitrary action
Justice CV Bhaskar Reddy of the Telangana High Court on Friday found fault with the actions of the revenue authorities in a land dispute involving a 400 sq yard open plot in Karmanghat village under Saroornagar mandal of Rangareddy district. The court set aside the order dated May 28, 2025, issued by the Saroornagar tahsildar to the Station House Officer (SHO), Meerpet Police Station, which wrongly categorised the petitioner’s property under Survey No 58 instead of Survey No 60. Justice Bhaskar Reddy was hearing a writ petition filed by B Bujji, seeking to declare the actions of the tahsildar and the SHO as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of Articles 14, 21, and 300A of the Constitution. The matter has been adjourned to July 11.
HC bids grand farewell to Justice K Surender
The full court of the Telangana High Court, presided over by Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul, on Friday bid farewell to Justice K Surender, who has recently been transferred to the Madras High Court. All judges of the High Court, senior advocates, a large number of practising lawyers and court staff gathered to honour Justice Surender’s service and contributions to the judiciary in Telangana. Justice Surender, known for his integrity, judicial acumen and commitment to justice, served the Telangana High Court with distinction. His transfer to the Madras High Court was met with warm wishes and appreciation from the legal fraternity. Speaking on the occasion, the acting chief justice lauded Justice Surender’s dedication and his role in upholding the dignity and efficiency of the court.