Telangana HC: Why is transgender person admission put on hold?

HYDERABAD: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court directed the convener of the TG Lawcet-24 and PGLcet-24 to file an affidavit explaining his conduct in keeping the admission of the transgender person in LLB course in abeyance. The panel comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Sreenivas Rao was dealing with a writ plea filed by Mallula Nagasri seeking the benefit of horizontal reservation in the entrance exam for three-year and five-year LLB courses in the state to transgender persons by providing a separate category for transgender persons other than in the general category and women’s category for admissions. The panel had earlier directed the convener to take steps to treat the petitioner as a transgender candidate and accord the benefit of admission to the LLB course. It is contended by the petitioner that it was informed by the convener, that her admission is kept in abeyance. However, despite the directions of the court, it is alleged that the convener failed to comply with the said order. Per contra counsel for the respondents submitted that the convener is now instructed to reserve one seat for the petitioner. The panel considering the same directed an affidavit of the convener TG Lawcet-24 and TG PGLcet-2024, to be filed explaining the conduct in keeping the admission of the petitioner in abeyance and in not complying with the order of the court. The panel also made it clear that the convener shall also report whether he intends to comply with the order, failing which appropriate orders will be passed. The panel will hear the matter again on September 18.

Hebron Church fears unlawful dispossession

Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court reserved his judgment in a writ plea filed by the members of Hebron Church, Musheerabad, alleging an attempt of unlawful dispossession. The judge was dealing with a writ plea filed by the Society of Trustees of Indigenous Churches in India and others against the actions of the society and police authorities. The petitioners alleged that the respondents were attempting to unlawfully dispossess them from the church and Hermon Prayer Hall under the pretext of a law and order issue, which the petitioners argue amounts to a misuse of power. Earlier, the judge passed an interim order directing the deputy commissioner and other officials not to interfere in the civil disputes. In the present writ plea, the petitioners are seeking a further directive to prevent the respondents from dispossessing them from the church properties under the guise of law and order concerns.

Anticipatory bail to housekeeping worker

Justice Juvvadi Sridevi of Telangana High Court granted anticipatory bail to a worker in the housekeeping section, alleged of misappropriating the amounts of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund by diverting the amounts into the bank accounts of fake individuals instead of giving cheques to the needy people. The judge dealt with an anticipatory bail petition filed by Kannuri Swaroopa who allegedly in connivance with the other accused persons misappropriated funds. The additional public prosecutor (APP) opposed the petition on the ground that the petitioner allegedly received some amounts from the diversion. After hearing the petitioner and the APP, the judge observed that there were no specific allegations against the petitioner regarding her involvement in the offence. The judge also noted that some of the accused were already released on regular bail. In view of the same, the judge granted conditional anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

Land losers seek jobs in Singareni Collieries

Justice Pulla Karthik of the Telangana High Court directed the Kothagudem district collector and others to consider the representation of 44 coolies for providing employment/appointments in the category of land oustees in Singareni Collieries Company Limited. The judge dealt with a writ plea filed by Yaggadi Krishna Srikanth and several others who approached the court challenging the actions of the authorities in not considering their appointment in the land oustees category. The petitioners pointed out that many Scheduled Tribe people were given employment in Singareni Collieries under the land oustees quota. The judge, after hearing the counsel for the petitioners, directed the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioners and pass appropriate orders within eight weeks.

HC orders interim protection against demolition

Justice C.V. Bhasker Reddy of the Telangana High Court ordered interim protection with regard to the demolition of a compound wall around the SPR Function Hall in Bhimavaram Village, Warangal District. The judge was dealing with a writ plea filed by Narahari Satyaprakash Reddy and three others. It was stated by the petitioner that he has been in possession of the property for over 15 years and purchased the land through a sale deed after verifying the relevant documents. The petitioner alleged that authorities are attempting to demolish the compound wall without conducting an inquiry under the Land Acquisition Act. It was alleged by authorities that the compound wall was constructed on a public road. The court after hearing the parties directed the authorities to conduct a survey of the land within three months and take action in accordance with the law. Moreover, the court made it clear that no coercive action against the petitioner shall be taken until the survey is completed.