Maddela Guru Murthy vs State of Andhra Pradesh — Google land allotment case

Updates

1. News12 Mar 2026

   AP high court declines interim orders on PIL challenging land allotment to Google

   Vijayawada: The High Court on Wednesday declined to give interim orders in the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by YSRCP MP Maddela Guru Murthy,.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court refused to issue temporary orders against the government giving land to Google.

   Who:

   Maddela Guru Murthy is an MP who filed the lawsuit, and the Andhra Pradesh High Court is the court hearing the matter.

   When:

   Reported on 12 Mar 2026.

   Where:

   The case is in Vijayawada at the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

   What it means:

   The court has not stopped the land allotment process while it continues to consider the case.

   timesofindia.indiatimes.com
2. Filing11 Mar 2026

   Andhra Pradesh MP files PIL challenging land allotment to Google

   YSRCP MP Maddela Guru Murthy has filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Andhra Pradesh High Court challenging the government's decision to allot large tracts of land to private entities, including Google, at a rate of 99 paise per acre.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   An MP has started a court case to challenge a government land deal.

   Who:

   The petitioner is MP Maddela Guru Murthy. The respondent is the State of Andhra Pradesh. The legal action is in the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

   When:

   Reported on 11 Mar 2026.

   Where:

   Andhra Pradesh High Court, Andhra Pradesh.

   Why:

   The MP argues that the government incorrectly allotted land to private groups like Google for very low rates.

   What it means:

   The court must now review the case to decide if the land allotment was handled properly.

   newindianexpress.com