The petitioner, Manoj K. Badal, was working as assistant general manager (HR) at Can Fin Homes Ltd and claimed to be the whistleblower who raised complaints regarding manipulation of the pan-India recruitment process of the company. It was contended by the petitioner that the general manager (HR) of Can Fin Homes Ltd pressured him to select preferred and unqualified candidates, resulting in exclusion of meritorious candidates and alleged alteration of records.

It was further contended that officials of Canara Bank were also on the board and management of Can Fin Homes Ltd. and exerted influence over the recruitment process.

The petitioner pointed out that he addressed a complaint which was transferred on the same day from Bengaluru to Hyderabad. He alleged that despite complaints to the Audit Committee of the company, the RBI and the CVC, no action was taken.

Per contra, the respondents contended that the dispute arose out of an employer-employee relationship and that an earlier writ plea was dismissed on the ground that the company is not "State" under Article 12 and that the present plea sought to do what the earlier one could not. On this contention, the judge noted the grievance in the present writ petition was directed against alleged inaction of statutory authorities on complaints involving officials of Canara Bank, a nationalised bank, who were also associated with the management of Can Fin Homes Ltd.

The judge further observed that in light of the position held by the Canara Bank officials as public servants, the matter cannot be treated as merely confined to the internal affairs of a private company. Accordingly, the writ petition was allowed directing the RBI and the CVC to conduct an inquiry, permit participation of the petitioner and pass orders in accordance with law.

Residential school told to reserve 2 seats over admission dispute

Justice Renuka Yara of the Telangana High Court directed the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Residential School, Nawabpet, to reserve two seats in connection with an admission dispute involving two nine-year-old students belonging to the Madasi Kuruva, a Scheduled Caste community.

The judge is dealing with two writ petitions filed by K. Naga Raju and others, challenging the inaction of the revenue divisional officer, Gadwal division, in issuing SC community certificates in favour of the petitioners pursuant to applications made on December 16, 2025.

It was contended that the inaction was arbitrary and in violation of Rule 5(h) of the Telangana (Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes) Issue of Community, Nativity and Date of Birth Certificates Rules, 1997.

The petitioners sought a direction for issuance of the certificates forthwith to enable the admission of children under the appropriate reservation category. Counsel for the petitioners contended that since the present day was the last date for admissions, any delay in issuance of the certificates would result in irreparable loss of opportunity to the students, who claim entitlement under the Scheduled Caste category.

On the other hand, the respondents submitted that the Madasi Kuruva community is classified under the BC category, and the question whether it falls under the SC or BC is already pending consideration before the division bench of the Telangana High Court.

The judge, considering the urgency directed the respondents to obtain instructions and, two seats be kept on hold to protect the interests of the petitioners. Justice Renuka observed that if no interim protection was granted, the petitioners would lose the opportunity of admission under the reservation category, whereas if admissions were permitted without such protection, other students could be adversely affected.

Accused in land fraud case granted bail

The Telangana High Court granted bail to an accused in a land fraud case involving alleged illegal sale of government land earmarked for public welfare.

The Judge was dealing with a criminal petition filed by Raju Ravi Selvaraj, arrayed as an accused in a case registered by Chandanagar Police Station, Cyberabad Commissionerate, under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

The prosecution alleged that certain accused persons fraudulently executed sale deeds over government land by fabricating property tax identification numbers and municipal house numbers, despite the land being acquired by the social welfare department for weaker section housing and reserved partly for public utilities.

According to the prosecution, the disputed land, situated in Chandanagar village was originally purchased by the government and included space designated for a community hall and park. It was pointed out that an official inquiry by revenue authorities confirmed that the land belonged to the government and was protected under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, 1908.

It was further alleged that the accused persons encroached upon the land and executed illegal transactions in violation of existing High Court orders. Counsel for the petitioner contended that he was merely a bona fide purchaser who relied on the representations of the original accused and had no role in fabricating documents. It was also submitted that he was in judicial custody since April 1 and that key aspects of the investigation, including examination of witnesses were completed.

Opposing the plea, the prosecution argued that the petitioner was part of a larger conspiracy and knowingly participated in the fraudulent transaction. The judge granted bail to the petitioner subject to conditions.