Archive · 21 Jul 2026
SC Remands Bathukamma Kunta Case Back to HC
The Supreme Court has sent a case back to the Telangana High Court to decide whether structures built by HYDRAA at Bathukamma Kunta should stay or be removed.
The High Court had earlier ordered the removal of these structures, but HYDRAA wants to keep them.
The Supreme Court said the High Court is better placed to decide based on local circumstances.
Meanwhile, the High Court has criticized HYDRAA's commissioner for repeatedly ignoring court orders and has given interim protection to landowners in Bahadurguda.
The court also directed the state to decide on the regularization of services for 714 junior lecturers within two months.
The Supreme Court remanded the Bathukamma Kunta case back to the Telangana High Court to decide on the retention of structures.
HYDRAA sought to retain the gate, fencing, and retaining wall, while petitioners argued for their removal.
The High Court criticized HYDRAA's commissioner for repeated violations of judicial orders and contempt of court.
The High Court granted interim protection to landowners in Bahadurguda, restraining HYDRAA from taking coercive actions.
The High Court directed the state to decide on the regularization of services for 714 junior lecturers within two months.
- Who
- HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, Petitioners (Sudhakar Reddy, Shantha Sriram Constructions Private Ltd, Jakkidi Yadi Reddy, etc.), Telangana High Court, Supreme Court of India
- What
- Dispute over the retention of structures at Bathukamma Kunta and contempt proceedings against HYDRAA Commissioner
- When
- Recent hearings and decisions in July 2024
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Why
- HYDRAA's actions allegedly violate court orders, leading to contempt proceedings and legal disputes
HYDRAA's Stance
Petitioners' Stance
Retention of Structures
HYDRAA's Stance
HYDRAA seeks to retain the gate, fencing, and retaining wall at Bathukamma Kunta, citing valid reasons for their continuation.
Petitioners' Stance
Petitioners argue that the structures violate the High Court's status quo orders and should be removed.
Contempt Proceedings
HYDRAA's Stance
HYDRAA contends that their actions are justified and not in contempt of court orders.
Petitioners' Stance
Petitioners allege that HYDRAA's actions constitute contempt of court and undermine judicial authority.
- Court Involved
- Supreme Court of India and Telangana High Court
- Primary Parties
- HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath and Petitioners (Sudhakar Reddy, Shantha Sriram Constructions Private Ltd, Jakkidi Yadi Reddy, etc.)
- Key Structures
- Gate, fencing, and retaining wall at Bathukamma Kunta
- Contempt Allegations
- HYDRAA Commissioner accused of repeated violations of judicial orders
- Interim Protection
- Telangana High Court restrained state government and HYDRAA from taking coercive steps on 26.03 acres of agricultural land in Bahadurguda
- Junior Lecturers' Issue
- 714 junior lecturers await decision on regularisation of services and release of annual grade increments