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Andhra Pradesh HC grants custody of four-and-a-half-years old child to father; permits to take the child back to USA for all-round welfare
In cases of dislocation of minors from a foreign country to India, whenever children have been removed from their native country to India, the Court shall, in the best interest of the child, order for the return of the child to his native country.
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Andhra Pradesh HC directs State authorities to file details regarding implementation of electronic monitoring and enforcement of road safety
The Court also directed that the Legal Services Authority and the police authorities to start campaigns to highlighting the evil effects on account of non-usage of the protective headgear.
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‘Attending police station merely for evidence seems implausible’; AP HC sets aside order cancelling bail after photos showing accused visiting police station
The Court stated that when considering the material produced, it appears improbable that the accused persons’ visit to the police station was solely to fabricate evidence.
Explained| Andhra Pradesh HC allows transfer of divorce petition on account of wife’s inconvenience in a matrimonial proceeding
“In matrimonial proceedings, the convenience of the wife has to be considered than inconvenience of the husband. There are grounds to consider the request of the petitioner to transfer the petition.”
Application for extending mandate of the Arbitral Tribunal for passing Award to be filed only before ‘Court’ as defined u/s 2(1)(e) of A&C Act: Andhra Pradesh HC
“If the intention of the Parliament were to vest the power of extending the mandate of an Arbitrator under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 only in High Court as envisaged under Section 11, then nothing could have prevented it from providing so.”
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Andhra Pradesh High Court directs ECI to consider whether pregnant women shall be permitted to cast their vote through postal ballot
Election Commission of India (‘ECI’) submitted that the elections have already been notified and are in progress and therefore, the issue that has been raised by the petitioner in the present petition could be considered for the elections whenever they are conducted in future.
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Cattle Cruelty| Andhra Pradesh HC directs District Collectors of Kakinada and East Godavari to file report on safe keeping and transportation of cattle as per Government Order
The Court opined that some of the photographs annexed with the petition reflects a very sorry state of affairs. It reflects that number of dead animals in the cattle marketing area are being handled by cranes and other heavy machinery.
If there is apprehension of arrest even after issuance of notice u/s 41A of CrPC, it cannot be said that anticipatory bail is not maintainable: Andhra Pradesh HC
“Petitioner submitted that, he is aged about fifty-eight years and has undergone several surgeries including a stunt to his heart.”
‘Adolescent love cannot be controlled by the Courts’; Andhra Pradesh High Court grants bail to POCSO accused
“In the case of lack of inducement or threat, the Court must be conscious of the fact that they are not dealing with criminals.”
‘Ghee’ is a livestock product and can be regulated under AP (Agricultural Produce and Livestock) Markets Act: SC upholds Andhra Pradesh HC Judgment
Supreme Court said that the argument that “ghee” is not a product of livestock is baseless and bereft of any logic, as Cows and buffalos are the livestock. Thus, “ghee” is a product of milk, which is a product of the livestock.
Andhra Pradesh High Court directs Chittor District Collector to ensure no illegal sand mining is permitted at bed of River Neena
“The PIL has been filed highlighting the inaction of the Mines and Geology Department and other agencies to check illegal sand mining being conducted by unscrupulous elements in the River Neeva in Chittoor District and particularly in SettiappamThangal Village, Ananthapuram Panchayat.”
Maintenance order passed without filing statements of assets and liabilities by wife not illegal, if income not specifically denied by husband: Andhra Pradesh HC
“The petitioner submitted that the Trial Court erred in allowing the petition even without filing the statement of assets and liabilities and the respondent herself deserted the petitioner and yet, sought maintenance, therefore, she is not entitled to claim any interim maintenance.”