
Andhra Pradesh High Court Rules Lawyers Not Liable for 'Deficiency in Service'
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that lawyers cannot be held liable for 'deficiency in service,' clarifying the scope of their professional responsibilities.
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that lawyers cannot be held liable for 'deficiency in service,' clarifying the scope of their professional responsibilities.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that privacy cannot be used to shield individuals accused of forgery, ordering the release of Aadhaar details to the police in a specific case.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered the shutdown of a 20-year-old sweet business in Srikakulam, citing legal reasons.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has intervened to stop the demolition of shops that have been standing since 1967. The court's decision was based on the principles of natural justice.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that the Waqf Board lacks the authority to delegate, leading to the annulment of the appointments of four mutawallis.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that pending criminal cases cannot be a ground to reject passport applications, clarifying legal precedent for citizens.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted bail to a man accused of possessing 80 kg of ganja, citing his wife's illness as a reason for his release, emphasizing a husband's duty.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that a husband cannot use his children's DNA to prove his wife's adultery, rejecting the man's plea.

Justice Lisa Gill has assumed charge as a Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, following her transfer from the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Justice Lisa Gill is set to make history as she becomes the first woman Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court in India.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued a stern warning to the Chief Secretary, giving 24 hours to comply with an order regarding Group-I recruitment, threatening contempt proceedings if not met.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court significantly raised the compensation for a road accident victim's family, citing the tribunal's underestimation of the deceased credit officer's future earnings.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court refused to reinstate an SBI employee who was fired over fraud, stating that the case did not 'shock the conscience' enough to warrant a review of the dismissal.

An Andhra Pradesh High Court judge ordered a lawyer into 24-hour police custody, prompting the Chief Justice of India to seek a report and the Bar Council of India to write a letter of protest. The incident has drawn significant attention from legal bodies.
A mother and her four children were found dead in Uttar Pradesh, India, with the children initially bludgeoned to death and the mother's body later discovered in a drain. Police subsequently shot dead a man accused in connection with the killings during an encounter.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued an order for a state-run body to demolish a resort located in the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) of Visakhapatnam. The court emphasized the supremacy of law in its ruling.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has rejected a UK court order in a child custody battle, citing specific legal considerations within India.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed a contempt conviction, criticizing senior government officials for laxity and calling their actions 'shameful to position and dignity'.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has rejected a man's plea against a maintenance award, stating that Rs 3,000 is 'undeniably meagre' for his daughter.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has extended the questioning of Inspector General of Police Sunil Kumar until March 12 in connection with a custodial torture case.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Lisa Gill to be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. She was elevated to the Punjab and Haryana High Court bench in March 2014.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has requested a detailed report from authorities regarding a missing girl from Tuni, specifically inquiring whether the Supreme Court-mandated Standard Operating Procedure for missing children was followed.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has refused bail to a Navy sailor involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage case, citing national security concerns.

The Chief Justice of India has requested a report regarding a viral video from the Andhra Pradesh High Court, which captured a courtroom exchange before Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao and sparked widespread social media reactions.
Indian High Courts have rejected pleas seeking an FIR against Rahul Gandhi for his 'fighting the Indian State' remark, emphasizing the importance of criticism in a democracy. Separately, the Andhra Pradesh High Court denied a US-based man's request for virtual marriage reconciliation.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that the 121-year-old Anjaneya Swamy Temple is a private trust and therefore not subject to state control.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has rejected a child custody order issued by a UK court, citing a "colonial mindset." This decision highlights jurisdictional disputes in international child custody cases.
Chandrababu Naidu is one of the prime accused in the case; Judge reserves verdict in two other petitions, including one seeking cancellation of interim bail given to Naidu


The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered the arrest of a Latvian vessel, affirming that a ship can indeed be 'arrested' under legal precedent.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court intervened in a divorce case, citing 'jealousy leads to wild allegations,' to preserve the Indian family fabric, highlighting the court's role in upholding societal values.