HC: Include Muffakham Jah College in TG-EAPCET Counselling Matrix
A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the state to include the Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology and others in the TG-EAPCET counselling matrix for BE courses for the ensuing year.
Hyderabad: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the state to include the Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology and others in the TG-EAPCET counselling matrix for BE courses for the ensuing year. The panel, comprising acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Renuka Yara, passed an order in a batch of writ appeals filed by the management of Sultan Ul Uloom Educational Society. The management is aggrieved by an order of single judge who upheld the exclusion of the college from the counselling matrix on the ground that a part of the property on which the college is situated is part of a civil suit and therefore it did not comply with the terms and conditions prescribed by the AICTE. The management of the college in appeal contended that the decree in the civil suit has not become final and that the peaceful possession of the college in question was not in dispute. Earlier, a division bench of the court admitted a writ appeal, it had also permitted the management to make appropriate application if it is excluded from the chart of colleges in the admission process through AICTE. Accordingly, the said application is made, the panel granted the interim order. The panel made it clear that any such admission to the Institution will remain subject to final outcome of the writ appeals and will not create any right or equity.
HC permits MTP of sex trafficking victim
Justice K. Sharath of the Telangana High Court directed the medical termination of pregnancy of a 17-year-old victim in sex trafficking. The Judge made the order at the instance of NGO Prajwala. The petitioner pointed out that after the victim was housed at its home, medical reports revealed that she was 22 weeks pregnant. Earlier, the judge directed the constitution of a Medical Board which recommended on examining the victim that the pregnancy should be medically terminated. The Judge took on the file the medical report and directed that the pregnancy be medically terminated as stated to be the willingness of the victim by Prajwala, under whose care the victim is currently housed.
No coercive steps for power dues from purchaser firm
Justice Pulla Karthik of the Telangana High Court directed the Telangana State Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) not to take any coercive action against the buyers of Priyadarshini Spinning Mills property for electricity dues. The purchasers Anirudh Agro Farms complained that the personnel of the electricity supply company erected flex banners calling upon Anirudh Agro to pay up the dues to the tune of over Rs 3.40 crore or face disconnection of power supply. Senior counsel Avinash Desai pointed out that such a demand ran contrary to the "clean state" concept under the IBC Code. He relied upon the verdicts of the Apex Court, that purged the purchasers of property in liquidation from statutory liabilities of the earlier defaulters. He also pointed out that where the concerned municipalities made a similar demand of taxes due from the earlier company, it was also interdicted by the High Court. He argued successfully that the principle would apply to any statutory dues and any statutory authority.
HC refuses writ against election of ex-basketball coach
Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka of the Telangana High Court dismissed on technical grounds two writ pleas challenging the decision of the Telangana State Basketball Association in not allowing a convicted individual to continue as general secretary and contest elections. The judge was dealing with the writ pleas filed by A. Prudhvishwar Reddy, a former national-level basketball player. The petitioner questioned the continuation and election of Norman Swaroop Issac, general secretary of the association, despite his conviction in a criminal case. The petitioner alleged that the respondent was convicted under cheating and the Prevention of Corruption Act in connection with a Rs 5 crore bank fraud dating back to 2004 and claimed that his conviction disqualified him from holding any post under the Telangana Societies Registration Act, 2001, and relevant sports governance codes. However, the judge found that the petitioner was not a member of the association and had no voting rights or candidacy in the elections. The judge emphasised that the petitioner did not approach the concerned authorities before filing the petition, nor did he file any complaint following the respondent’s conviction. The respondent highlighted his long-standing contributions to basketball, including his roles as an international referee, technical delegate of FIBA, and as a coach and administrator who oversaw Telangana’s national medal victories. He also denied the allegations of misuse of funds or bias in team selections. The judge noted that the association’s bylaws did not prohibit a convicted person whose sentence was suspended from continuing in office. The judge also observed that the petitioner’s claims appeared to be motivated by personal rivalry, especially given his own interest in running a rival basketball academy and his unsuccessful attempts to secure positions within the association. Finding that the petitioner lacked locus standi and failed to demonstrate how his rights were infringed, the judge dismissed both writ pleas.
