Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Telangana High Court Addresses Eviction, Bail, and Devotee Access Cases
The Telangana High Court recently handled a few important cases.
In one case, a woman wanted to keep land that belonged to her late husband, saying it was bought fairly.
But the judge said the paperwork wasn't good enough and upheld the order to evict her because of special rules for tribal areas.
In another case, a worker at a resort accused of negligence in a boating accident that killed two women asked for bail.
The judge agreed to let him out of jail with conditions, saying he wasn't needed for further investigation since witnesses had already spoken.
Lastly, a group called the Ayyappa Seva Samithi wants to continue doing religious rituals and staying at a temple, which they've done for years.
The court decided to hear more about this case later.
So, the court made decisions about land, helped someone get out of jail while they wait for more legal proceedings, and set a date to look into a temple access issue.
Telangana High Court upheld the eviction of a non-tribal woman from agricultural land in Khammam, citing non-compliance with land transfer regulations for scheduled areas.
The court granted conditional bail to Pritam Ubnare, a resort staffer accused in a case involving the death of two women in a boating mishap in Vikarabad.
A plea by Ayyappa Seva Samithi seeking continued access for devotees to perform pujas and take shelter at a Sri Rama temple was deferred for further hearing.
Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka ruled that a 'sada' sale deed presented in the eviction case lacked essential particulars and could not confer valid title.
The court observed that further custody of the resort staffer was not warranted as witnesses had been examined and the investigation was substantially complete.
- Who
- Telangana High Court (Justices Nagesh Bheemapaka and K. Sharath), P. Sarojini, Pritam Ubnare (Wilderness Resort boating in-charge), Ayyappa Seva Samithi, government/authorities
- What
- Heard and decided cases concerning land transfer regulations, granted bail in a death-related mishap case, and deferred a plea on devotees' access to temple premises.
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Telangana High Court, Khammam district, Vikarabad
- Why
- To adjudicate legal disputes related to land ownership in scheduled areas, assess negligence in a boating accident, and review traditional religious practices at a temple.
Petitioner's Stance
Court's Decision/Reasoning
Eviction of Non-Tribal Woman from Agricultural Land
Petitioner's Stance
P. Sarojini claimed ownership through a 1966 'sada' sale deed between non-tribals, arguing it didn't harm tribal rights and authorities violated natural justice.
Court's Decision/Reasoning
Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka found the 'sada' sale deed invalid, lacking essential particulars, and confirmed authorities acted within jurisdiction and followed due procedure.
Bail for Resort Staffer in Boating Mishap Case
Petitioner's Stance
Pritam Ubnare's counsel argued no specific allegations, investigation was substantially complete, and the boat driver was already granted bail.
Court's Decision/Reasoning
The court granted conditional bail, noting Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita might not apply and witnesses had been examined, thus further custody wasn't needed.
- Court
- Telangana High Court
- Key Cases
- Eviction of non-tribal woman, Bail for resort staffer, Ayyappa devotees' access plea
- Judges
- Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka, Justice K. Sharath
- Locations
- Khammam district, Vikarabad
- Bail Granted
- Pritam Ubnare (boating in-charge) on conditional bail
- Eviction Upheld
- P. Sarojini from agricultural land in Khammam
