HC Upholds Veerabhadra Swamy Temple Satus Quo

Hyderabad: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Moinuddin ordered that the status quo over the administration of Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple at Manchirevulla village, Rangareddy will continue until further orders. The panel was dealing with two writ petitions seeking a permanent injunction against alleged interference by government authorities in the administration and management of Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple (Machileshwarnath Temple). Madapathi Nagendrappa and 10 others filed the writ pleas challenging the attempts by the authorities to take over the temple. The petitioners also assailed the validity of an order passed in December 2023 appointing an executive officer to streamline the temple’s administration, arguing that the appointment for an indefinite period was without authority and unconstitutional. They further questioned the validity of several provisions of the Telangana Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1987, on the ground that these infringed their fundamental rights. The panel directed the respondents to maintain status quo as earlier directed by the Supreme Court and granted time to file their response.

HC Admits Plea on Narnitha Project

Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court took on file a writ plea challenging the inaction of municipal authorities in addressing alleged construction violations in the Narnitha 360 Life project at Izzathnagar village. The judge was hearing a writ plea filed by Vijay Kumar Yerram, a minority shareholder of M/s. Shreemukh Namitha Homes Pvt. Ltd., seeking to set aside the GHMC order of June 2025, as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of the Constitution. The petitioner contended that the GHMC had earlier issued a notice in May 2025, pointing out deviations from the sanctioned plan, but failed to take further action. He sought directions to GHMC to inspect the project, verify the extent of violations, and review corrective measures, if any, taken by the developer, contending that inaction would cause him financial loss and liability as a shareholder. Counsel for the respondents argued that the petitioner was pursuing an unfounded cause and had initiated multiple proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal and other forums. After hearing both sides, the judge posted the matter for further hearing.

HC directs action on threat to couple

Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court directed the Hayathnagar Police to consider and act on a complaint alleging threat to life of a couple married under Arya Samaj rites. The judge was dealing with a plea filed by N. Sirisha. The petitioner contended that the marriage took place against the wishes of her family and that her family was constantly threatening the couple. She contended that a WhatsApp message and formal complaint were sent via post seeking protection, however no action was taken. The government pleader contended that police would examine the request if they appear in person. The judge then enquired whether police protection will be granted, to which the assistant government pleader responded that it would be extended. The judge considering the same directed that protection be provided if the circumstances so warranted and accordingly disposed of the writ plea.