Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Telangana High Court Hears Multiple Cases
In Hyderabad, the Telangana High Court is handling several important cases.
First, a lawyer named N.T. Lavanya is challenging the Bar Council's election rules because she says they don't follow the Supreme Court's orders about having enough women in the council.
She wants the court to make sure the elections are fair for women.
Second, two people named Mohd Waheed and D.L. Krishna Chand want the census to include options for people who don't want to say their caste or religion.
They think everyone should have that choice.
Third, an OCI card holder named Gurrala Srivar Venkat Reddy is challenging the Bar Council of India rules that prevent OCI card holders from enrolling as advocates.
He believes the rules go against a government notification that allows OCI card holders to practice as advocates.
Fourth, a Qazi named Qazi Syed Mukthadir Ali Quadri lost his appeal against the recommendation of another Qazi for a position in Vikarabad.
The court said the recommendation was only a suggestion and not a final decision.
Fifth, a woman named Beti Raji Reddy is challenging the grant of a liquor shop licence in a residential area, saying it violates the law.
Lastly, the BJP has flagged errors in the draft voters' list and demanded a probe.
They say voters are wrongly placed in different wards and constituencies, which could affect elections.
All these cases are about making sure the rules are fair and follow the law.
N.T. Lavanya challenges Bar Council election notification for violating Supreme Court directives on women's representation.
Petitioners seek 'No Caste' and 'No Religion' options in the census and official records.
Air India appeals against a ruling that it must pay gratuity to contract workers.
Telangana High Court issues notices and directs respondents to obtain instructions in all cases.
Court orders Air India to provide an indemnity bond for disbursement of remaining gratuity amount.
OCI law student challenges Bar Council of India rules governing enrolment of foreign nationals.
Telangana High Court dismisses Qazi appointment appeal, stating the recommendation was only recommendatory.
High Court orders notice to authorities in a case challenging the grant of a liquor shop licence in a residential locality.
BJP flags errors in the draft voters' list and demands a probe into alleged discrepancies.
- Who
- N.T. Lavanya, Mohd Waheed, D.L. Krishna Chand, Air India, Telangana High Court, Gurrala Srivar Venkat Reddy, Qazi Syed Mukthadir Ali Quadri, Beti Raji Reddy, Marri Shashidhar Reddy
- What
- Legal challenges regarding Bar Council elections, census options, gratuity payments, OCI enrolment, Qazi appointment, liquor shop licence, and voters' list discrepancies
- When
- December 20, 2025 (Bar Council notification), ongoing (other cases)
- Where
- Telangana High Court, Hyderabad
- Why
- To address alleged violations of judicial directions, constitutional rights, and labor laws
- Petitioner in Bar Council Case
- N.T. Lavanya
- Petitioners in Census Case
- Mohd Waheed and D.L. Krishna Chand
- Court in All Cases
- Telangana High Court
- Bar Council Election Notification Date
- December 20, 2025
- Women's Representation in Bar Council
- 20% through elections, 10% through co-option
- Census Proposal
- Add 'No Caste' and 'No Religion' columns
- Air India's Status
- Government of India undertaking (at the time of filing)
- OCI Law Student Petitioner
- Gurrala Srivar Venkat Reddy
- Qazi Appointment Appellant
- Qazi Syed Mukthadir Ali Quadri
- Liquor Shop Licence Petitioner
- Beti Raji Reddy
- BJP Delegation Leader
- Marri Shashidhar Reddy