Verdict in NCC Police Reservation Case Reserved

HYDERABAD: The two-judge bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice T. Vinod Kumar on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a petition alleging violation in adherence to rules of reservation for NCC candidates in recruitment to police services. The petitioner alleged that preference has not been given to candidates who hold NCC C-certificate over NCC B or A-certificates for appointment to police services. The bench was hearing a writ plea filed by T. Shravan inter alia seeking a direction to set aside a government order issued in April 2022. In the course of the hearing, the petitioner alleged that in earlier years, such leverage was enjoyed by candidates but unfortunately, this was discontinued this year, which is arbitrary and discriminatory. The bench, considering the submissions of both counsels, reserved the matter for delivery of judgment.

Chilkur temple trustee case adjourned

Justice Chillakur Sumalatha of the Telangana High Court on Wednesday adjourned for technical reasons a writ plea seeking the appointment of a board of trustees to the Chilkur Balaji temple. The matter will be taken up for hearing on August 30. Gunnala Malla Reddy filed a writ for the formation of the board of trustees, seeking directions to the respondents to establish a trustee board inclusive of the petitioner and the legitimate heirs of Sri Gunnala Madhava Reddy. The petitioner would seek a direction to the state to reinstate the petitioner and other eligible heirs as members of the board. This would entail administering the oath of office and ensuring the fulfilment of responsibilities. The petitioner further contended that the matter of trustee board composition holds significant importance in the administration and management of religious institutions. The petitioner would also contend that the pursuit of a writ order is to ensure compliance with established regulations and rightful representation. In response to the petitioner's plea, a counter affidavit was filed by the government pleader.

Stay extended in PMLA case

A two-judge bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice T. Vinod Kumar extended the stay order of adjudicating authority under the PMLA and adjourned the case for four weeks. The bench was dealing with a writ plea filed by Sanjay Agarwal, challenging an order confirming the attachment of the property made under sub-section 1 of the PMLA. The petitioner alleged that the order was passed beyond the limitation of 180 days under Section 8(3) of the PMLA, by taking shelter of the orders passed by the apex court in suo moto writ proceedings extending the limitation because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the bench, considering the circumstances of the case, extended the stay.