Telangana High Court

High Court for the Indian State Telangana

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High Court for the State of Telangana

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Telangana rāṣṭra unnata n'yāyasthānaṁ
తెలంగాణ రాష్ట్ర ఉన్నత న్యాయస్థానం

Telangana State High Court Building

17°22′09″N 78°28′19″E﻿ / ﻿17.369181°N 78.472039°E﻿ / 17.369181; 78.472039
Established| 1 January 2019 (6 years ago) (1 January 2019)
Jurisdiction| Telangana
Location| Hyderabad, Telangana
Coordinates| 17°22′09″N 78°28′19″E﻿ / ﻿17.369181°N 78.472039°E﻿ / 17.369181; 78.472039
Composition method| Executive selection subject to qualification
Authorised by| Constitution of India & Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014
Judge term length| mandatory retirement by age of 62
Number of positions| 42 {Permanent 32; Addl. 10}
Website| tshc.gov.in
Chief Justice
Currently| Sujoy Paul
Since| 21 January 2025
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* Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu (INC)

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* Speaker: Gaddam Prasad Kumar (INC)
* Leader of the House: Anumula Revanth Reddy (INC)
* Leader of the Opposition: K. Chandrashekar Rao (BRS)

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Telangana Legislative Council

* Chairperson: Gutha Sukender Reddy (BRS)
* Leader of the House: TBA (INC)
* Leader of the Opposition: TBA (BRS)

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* Chief Justice: Alok Aradhe

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The Telangana High Court is the High Court for the Indian state of Telangana. Founded by the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan,[1] It was established as a High Court for the erstwhile Hyderabad State and in November 1956 after formation of Andhra Pradesh renamed as High Court of Andhra Pradesh. In 2014, after bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh the Court was again renamed as High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad.[2]

The President of India, on 26 December 2018, issued orders bifurcating the High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad into High Court for the State of Telangana with the principal seat at Hyderabad and the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, with the principal seat at Amaravati. The bifurcation and the constitution of separate High Courts for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh came into effect from 1 January 2019.

From 2 June 2014, after the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 came into force, the court was renamed and served as a common high court for both of the states until 1 January 2019. A separate high court was established for Andhra Pradesh and inaugurated on 1 January 2019 and it was named as Andhra Pradesh High Court.

The seat of the high court is in Hyderabad and has been sanctioned for 42 judges.[3]

In July 2023, Alok Aradhe was nominated as new chief justice of Telangana High Court.[4][5]

## History of the Judiciary

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The court during the Nizam era was known as Adalatul Aaliya Osmania (Higher court of Osman Ali Khan) and on November 5, 1956, after Andhra Pradesh was formed under the States Reorganisation Act 1956 it was renamed as ‘High Court of Andhra Pradesh’.[6] On 1 January 2019, the High Court was bifurcated into Andhra Pradesh High Court and Telangana High Court after the formation of the state of Telangana.[7]

## History of the High Court Building

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The High Court building today stands on the south bank of the River Musi. The court building built in red and white stones in Indo-Saracenic style, is one of the finest buildings in the city. The construction was started under Nizam VII Mir Osman Ali Khan, then ruler of Hyderabad.[6][8]

View of the High Court in early 20th century

The High Court functioned from five different locations, before the present location was finalised. The court was earlier located at Pathergatti. In 1909 it was shifted to the residence of Nawab Sir Asman Jah. Later in 1912, the court was shifted to Public Gardens and within 4 months it was once again shifted to the residence of Nawab Nawab Salar Jung Bahadur, at Chatta Bazaar. In 1914, the court was once again shifted to the residence of Nawab Sartaj Jung at Saifabad. During this period the construction of the present building was started and the court shifted to its new location in 1919. The building could accommodate six judges besides accommodation for the office staff, record rooms, and advocates' hall. As number of judges increased a second building was built in 1958 and later in 1978, third building was added. In 2023, it was proposed to shift the court to a new building to be constructed at Rajendranagar.[6][9][10]

View of the High Court in 2024

The plan of the High Court was drawn up by Shankar Lal of Jaipur and the local engineer who executed the design was Mehar Ali Fazil. Its chief engineer was Nawab Khan Bahadur Mirza Akbar Baig. The High Court was built on the ruins of the Qutb Shahi palaces, Hina Mahal and Nadi Mahal.[6] The construction started on 15 April 1915 and was completed on 31 March 1919. On 20 April 1920, the high court building was inaugurated by the seventh Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan.

In 1944, on the occasion of the silver jubilee celebrations a silver model of the high court weighing about 300 kg was presented to the Nizam VII Mir Osman Ali Khan by the judiciary. The model is now in the Nizam's Museum in Purani Haveli.[11]

The High Court building has been included in the list of heritage structures compiled by INTACH. World Monuments Fund has included the building in 2025 World Monuments Watch.[12]

### After the formation of Andhra Pradesh

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When the High Court of Andhra Pradesh was formed in 1956 as a consequence of States Reorganisation Act, the number of judges was increased to 12. The existing accommodation was inadequate to meet the requirements of the larger High Court and so the additional building was constructed in 1958–59. The entire office rooms, record rooms, chambers of advocates (42 in all) and the rooms for law officers were located in this building. The record rooms, Officer rooms in the main building were modified to provide chambers and Court Hall accommodation for 14 Judges.

### Construction of Annexe

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By 1970, the institution of cases of the High Court has gone up to 35,000 as against 20,000 in 1958. The number of judges increased from 14 to 32. To provide additional accommodation for judges, staff, advocates and law officers, the third building was proposed and the work was completed in 1976. The law officers strength was increased from 8 to 18 by 1980 and the institution of cases had gone up to 55,593 cases. In 1979 a plan was drawn for the four-storey annexe building and due to lack of funds that could not be taken up. There are currently 32 court halls and 38 chambers located in the High Court main building and annexe buildings. The present building for which the foundation stone is being laid by the Chief Justice will have eight court halls and eight chambers for the judges. Some of the court halls located in the verandahs and in the office rooms will be restored to their original position. The institution of cases had risen from 20,078 from 1958 to 1982, 123 including miscellaneous cases in 1985. The pending cases in the High Court as on 24 July 1987 was 84,855 (i.e., 66,276 main cases + 18,579 miscellaneous cases). After the completion of this building, the main building and annexes buildings can locate 32 court halls and 38 chambers.

### 2009 Major fire

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On 31 August 2009 a major accidental fire broke out through the building reportedly causing severe damage to the library housing rare England law reports, Privy Council journals and a life-size portrait of the Nizam and portraits of judges. However, the records of the court are reportedly safe. The structural integrity of the building also may have been compromised.[13][14]

## The Judges

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The Telangana High Court sits at Hyderabad and has jurisdiction over the state of Telangana. It may have a maximum of 42 judges of which 32 may be permanently appointed and 10 may be additionally appointed. Currently, it has 30 judges.[15]

### Permanent judges

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#  | Judge  | Date of joining  | Date of retirement

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1  | SUJOY PAUL  | 27 May 2011  | 20 June 2026
2  | PUTHICHIRA SAM KOSHY  | 16 September 2013 | 29 April 2029
3  | ABHINAND KUMAR SHAVILI  | 21 September 2017 | 7 October 2025
4  | SMT. MOUSHUMI BHATTACHARYA  | 21 September 2017  | 26 October 2029
5  | TADAKAMALLA VINOD KUMAR  | 26 August 2019 | 16 November 2026
6  | KUNURU LAKSHMAN  | 26 August 2019 | 7 June 2028
7  | BOLLAMPALLY VIJAYSEN REDDY  | 2 May 2020 | 21 August 2032
8  | SMT. PERUGU SREE SUDHA  | 15 October 2021 | 5 June 2029
9  | DR. (SMT.) GURIJALA RADHA RANI  | 15 October 2021 | 28 June 2025
11  | NOONSAVATH TUKARAMJI  | 15 October 2021 | 23 January 2035
12  | SMT. TANGIRALA MADHAVI DEVI  | 15 October 2021 | 27 December 2027
13  | KASOJU SURENDHAR  | 24 March 2022 | 10 January 2030
14  | SMT. SUREPALLI NANDA  | 24 March 2022 | 3 April 2031
15  | SMT. JUVVADI SRIDEVI  | 24 March 2022 | 9 August 2034
16  | NATCHARAJU SHRAVAN KUMAR VENKAT  | 24 March 2022 | 17 August 2029
17  | SMT. MATURI GIRIJA PRIYADAARSINI  | 24 March 2022  | 29 August 2026
18  | C.V. BHASKAR REDYY  | 4 August 2022  | 27 June 2030
19  | VENKATA VENUGOPAL ENUGULA  | 16 August 2022  | 15 August 2029
20  | NAGESH BHEEMAPAKA  | 16 August 2022  | 7 March 2031
21  | KARTHIK PULLA  | 16 August 2022  | 3 June 2029
22  | SARATH KAJA  | 16 August 2022 | 28 January 2033
23  | JAGGANNAGARI SREENIVAS RAO  | 16 August 2022 | 30 August 2031
24  | NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWAR RAO  | 16 August 2022 | 29 June 2031
25  | LAXMINARAYANA ALISHETTY  | 31 July 2023  | 12 May 2030
26  | ANIL KUMAR JUKANTI  | 31 July 2023  | 27 December 2033
27  | SMT. SUJANA KALASIKAM  | 31 July 2023  | 9 March 2032

### Additional judges

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#  | Judge's  | Date of joining

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1  | J. Srinivas Rao  | 16 August 2022
2  | Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao  | 16 August 2022
3  | Laxminarayana Alishetty  | 31 July 2023[16]
4  | Anil Kumar Jukanti  | 31 July 2023[16]
5  | Sujana Kalasikam  | 31 July 2023[17]

## Chief Justices

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S.No.  | Chief Justice  | Tenure

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Hyderabad State High Court
1  | Muhammad Muslehuddin.[18] |
2  | Nizamat Jung[19] | 1916–1918
S.No.  | Chief Justice  | Tenure

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Hyderabad State High Court
| R. S. Naik  |
S.No.  | Chief Justice  | Tenure

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United Andhra Pradesh High Court
1  | Koka Subba Rao | 1956–1958
2  | P. Chandra Reddy | 1958–1964
3  | P. Satyanarayana Raju | 1964–1965
4  | Manohar Pershad | 1965–1966
5  | N.D. Krishna Rao  | 1966–1966
6  | P. Jagan Mohan Reddy | 1966–1969
7  | N. Kumarayya | 1969–1971
8  | K.V.L. Narasimham  | 1971–1972
9  | Gopal Rao Ekbote | 1972–1974
10  | S. Obul Reddi | 1974–1976 & 1977–1978
11  | B. J. Divan | 1976–1977
12  | Avula Sambasiva Rao | 1978–1979
13  | Challa Kondaiah | 1979–1980
14  | Alladi Kuppu Swami | 1980–1982
15  | Konda Madhava Reddy | 1982–1984
16  | Koka Ramachandra Rao  | 1984–1984
17  | P. Chennakesav Reddi  | 1985–1985
18  | K. Bhaskaran  | 1985–1988
19  | Yogeshwar Dayal | 1988–1991
20  | S.C. Pratap  | 1991–1992
21  | S.B. Majumdar  | 1992–1993
22  | Sundaram Nainar Sundaram | 1993–1994
23  | Saiyed Sagir Ahmed | 1994–1995
24  | Prabha Shankar Mishra | 1995–1997
25  | Umesh Chandra Banerjee | 1998
26  | Manmohan Singh Liberhan | 1998–2000
27  | S. B. Sinha | 2000–2001
28  | Dr A.R. Lakshmanan  | 2001–2002
29  | Devinder Gupta | 2003–2005
30  | G.S. Singhvi | 2005–2007
31  | Anil Ramesh Dave | 2007–2010
32  | Nisar Ahmad Kakru | 2010–2011
33  | Madan Lokur | 2011–2012
34  | Pinaki Chandra Ghose | 2012–2013
35  | Kalyan Jyoti Sengupta | 2013 – 1 June 2014
S.No.  | Chief Justice  | Tenure

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High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad
1  | Kalyan Jyoti Sengupta | 2 June 2014 – 2015
2  | Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale | 2015
3  | T.B. Radhakrishnan | July 7, 2018 – December 31, 2018
S.No.  | Chief Justice  | Tenure

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Telangana High Court
1  | T.B. Radhakrishnan | January 1, 2019 – April 2, 2019
2  | Raghvendra Singh Chauhan | June 22, 2019 – January 6, 2021
3  | Hima Kohli | January 7, 2021 – August 30, 2021
4  | Satish Chandra Sharma | October 11, 2021 – June 27, 2022
5  | Ujjal Bhuyan | June 28, 2022 – July 13, 2023
6  | Alok Aradhe | July 23, 2023 – January 20, 2025
7  | Sujoy Paul (Acting)  | January 21, 2025 - (Incumbent)
8  | Aparesh Kumar Singh  | May 2025[20]

## Present Registrars of High Court

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1. Registrar General – E. Tirumala Devi
2. Registrar (Judicial I) – Sri Sura Srinivas Reddy
3. Registrar (Judicial II)-K Gangadhara rao
4. Registrar (Administration) – V. Bala Bhaskar Rao
5. Registrar (I.T.)-cum-Central Project Coordinator (IT & E-Committee related) – T Venkateswara Rao
6. Registrar (Vigilance) – E. Tirumala Devi
7. Registrar (Management)-V Ramesh
8. Registrar (Protocol)-T Venkateswara Rao
9. District Judge (Enquiries)
10. Registrar (Recruitment) – Sri Sura Srinivas Reddy

## Present Unit Heads

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1. Adilabad – M. R. Sunitha
2. Karimnagar – B. Prathima
3. Khammam – P Chandrashekara Prasad
4. Mahabubnagar -S Premavathi
5. Medak – B Papi Reddy
6. Nalgonda – S Jagjeevan Kumar
7. Nizamabad -Kunchala Suneetha
8. Rangareddy – R Tirupathi
9. Warangal – Narsing Rao Nandikonda
10. Hyderabad-City Civil Court – Renuka Yara
11. Hyderabad-City Small Causes Court -V B Nirmala Geethamba
12. Hyderabad-Metropolitan Sessions Court – E Tirumala Devi
13. Hyderabad – Principal CBI – Ch. Ramesh Babu

## See also

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* High Courts of India
* Establishments in Hyderabad State

## References

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1. ^ "TSHC - High Court for the State of Telangana - History | Official Website of e-Committee, Supreme Court of India | India". Retrieved 18 July 2023.
2. ^ "About Us". tshc.gov.in. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
3. ^ Today, Telangana (22 July 2022). "'27 Judges working in Telangana HC against sanctioned strength of 42'". Telangana Today. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
4. ^ "Chief Justice Alok Aradhe tells Telangana to have State Litigation Policy". The Hindu. 27 July 2023.
5. ^ "Justice Alok Aradhe is the New Chief Justice of Telangana High Court". Bru Times News.
6. ^ a b c d Moin, Ather (20 April 2019). "Hyderabad high court building turns 100 years old". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
7. ^ "Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to have separate HCs". The Hindu. 26 December 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
8. ^ "As Hyderabad High Court turns 100, city historians recall rich legacy". The News Minute. 20 April 2019. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
9. ^ "New Telanagana HC building at Rajendranagar". The New Indian Express. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
10. ^ "About Us".
11. ^ Richi, Priyanka (20 April 2019). "As Hyderabad High Court turns 100, city historians recall rich legacy". The News Minute. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
12. ^ Banerjee, Mrittika (16 January 2025). "Hyderabad's Heritage Sites Make it to 2025 World Monuments Watchlist". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
13. ^ "HC up in flames". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 3 September 2009.
14. ^ "India News: Today's latest updates and breaking news from India, Live India News".
15. ^ "HON'BLE JUDGES PROFILE". hc.tap.nic.in. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
16. ^ a b The Hindu (31 July 2023). "Three additional judges sworn in". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
17. ^ Deccan Chronicle (29 July 2023). "Three new Additional Judges to TSHC". Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
18. ^ Rao, C. Hayavadana, ed. (1915). "Hakim-ud-Daula" . The Indian Biographical Dictionary . Vol. 9.1. Madras: Pillar & Co. p. 174.
19. ^ Iyer, N. V (1947). Sir Nizamat Jung; a short study. Place of publication not identified: Nizam Silver Jubilee Press. OCLC 28357691.
20. ^ "Telangana High Court to Get New CJ". Deccan Chronicle. 28 May 2025. Archived from the original on 28 May 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.

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