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The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Telangana HC notices to Chief Secretary, Naveen Mittal in octogenarian's pleas
Justice N. Tukaramji of Telangana High Court on Thursday (June 19, 2025) issued notices to senior IAS officer Naveen Mittal and three others in a criminal petition filed by an octogenarian Shanti Agarwal seeking a direction to set aside a trial court order which kept in abeyance criminal action against four of them. The petitioner, represented by her son Atul Agarwal, wanted the HC to dismiss the order of the 12th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate. The trial court passed the order in a case filed by Shanti Agarwal to take cognisance of the charges against the IAS officer and three others in a land related matter. According to the petitioner, she purchased an evacuee property of 5,262 square yards of land in Nanalnagar of Gudimalkapur in Hyderabad in 1965. She contended that IAS officer Naveen Mittal in 2011 while serving as Hyderabad district Collector gave No Objection Certificate to some persons unconnected to the said land. She claimed that she had moved the HC which dismissed the NOC issued by Naveen Mittal and recommended disciplinary action against Mittal and some other Revenue officials accused of involvement in issuing the NOC. Meanwhile, the trial court passed an order keeping in abeyance the action of taking cognisance of the charges against the IAS officer and others. Challenging this, the petitioner filed criminal petition. In a related development, Justice K. Lakshman of the HC issued notices to the Chief Secretary, Naveen Mittal and R. Keshavulu (Inspector in Land Survey and Records department) in a writ petition filed by Shanti Agarwal. In this petition, she sought a direction to Chief Secretary to prosecute Naveen Mittal and R. Keshavulu in the backdrop of a single judge order to initiate disciplinary action against them. The petitioner contended that she represented to the Chief Secretary to prosecute Naveen Mittal in the backdrop of the HC single judge pronouncing order to initiate action against him in issuing NOC over her land at Nanalnagar.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Choose dog or brother, Telangana HC judge tells pet owner
HYDERABAD: In a unique ruling blending family law and animal welfare, the Telangana High Court ordered the return of a seized Labrador dog, named Aries, to its owner, but barred the dog from its own home. Justice B Vijaysen Reddy's interim directive to GHMC came amidst bitter familial accusations, with the owner claiming illegal seizure after his brothers accused the pet of aggression and the judge asking the man if he preferred his 'best friend' or his brother. Justice Vijaysen asked the GHMC to hand the dog back to its owner, Dakshinamurthy of Chikkadapalli, while cautioning that Aries must not be housed in an environment that could lead to further conflict. 'If you want a dog, go somewhere else. If you want a brother, transfer the dog elsewhere,' the judge remarked, alluding to the friction within the family. The dispute began when GHMC officials, reportedly acting on police advice, seized Aries from the owner's home and moved the dog to the veterinary section in Secunderabad. Dakshinamurthy approached the court, alleging that the seizure was illegal, lacked prior notice and violated principles of natural justice. He claimed Aries was licenced and had been raised responsibly.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP MLA files petitions to quash criminal cases; HC issues notices
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court single bench of Justice Kunuru Lakshman on Wednesday adjudicated three criminal petitions filed by Venkataramana Reddy Katipally, MLA (BJP) from Kamareddy district, seeking directions to quash three criminal cases registered against him and others. The court issued notices to the complainants. The judge dispensed with appearance of the MLA before the lower court and adjourned the petitions to July 10 for further hearing. The petitioner sought direction to quash proceedings in the cases registered for not adhering to orders of the police, who were performing duty. On February 6, 2023, the MLA and party activists participated in 'vanta varpu' protest before Kamareddy municipal office; on February 7 he participated in 'Bathukamma' programme, thereby creating hurdles in duty of the police. The cases are pending before the Special Judicial Magistrate of First Class for Trial of MPs and MLAs cases, Hyderabad. The judge heard the petitions filed by Reddy seeking directions to quash proceedings in CRLP.7386 of 2025, in CC 322 of 2024, CRLP.7387 of 2025 and in CC 321, criminal petition 7389 of 2025, in CC 318 of 2024 for offences under Sections 143 86341 r/w 34 of IPC.
Time of India
a day ago
- 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.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
High Court orders release of dog detained by GHMC
Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy of Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the GHMC authorities to release a pet dog Ares which was detained by them following a complaint that it attacked a person. The judge, passing order in a writ petition filed by the pet owner E.B. Dakshinamurthy, directed the petitioner to shift the dog to another and safe location. The petitioner lives in Ekkaladevi Elite building in Chikkadpally. He reared the pet dog of Dugo Argentino breed. A few weeks ago, the petitioner's brother E.B. Narasimha Murthy lodged a complaint with Chikkadpally police alleging that the dog attacked him and subsequently he had undergone medical treatment for the injuries sustained. The police issued a FIR under BNSS, following which the GHMC officials detained the pet dog and lodged it in a cage. Alleging that his pet dog was suffering due to lack of adequate care while being in the custody of GHMC authorities and he was not issued any notice before detaining it, the petitioner moved the HC. Ordering release of the dog, the judge said the officials can proceed with legal action against the petitioner if the Dugo Argentino breed was banned in India as claimed by the complainant.
