Telangana High Court

Telangana High Court: Petition to Close Beef Shops Dismissed as Unnecessary

Updated
Oct 15, 2025 12:40 PM
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In a recent court case, Syed ILham Hussain asked the court to close down certain beef shops in Hyderabad. The court, led by Judge Laxmi Narayana Alishetty, dismissed the request because the shops were already closed.

What the Petitioner Wanted

Syed ILham Hussain wanted the court to say that running beef shops near his home was not allowed. He asked the city authorities and local police to shut them down. His concerns were based on a complaint he made on July 19, 2014, and a legal warning from October 10, 2015.

"Saying the action of the authorities in not considering my complaint... to close the Beef shops... as illegal."

What the Respondents Said

The people in charge, including the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and the local police, said that the beef shop in question was already closed. This made the request pointless.

What the Court Decided

Judge Laxmi Narayana Alishetty decided that since the beef shop was no longer open, the request was not needed. Therefore, the court dismissed the case without any costs.

"Since the Beef Shop is closed, the request is dismissed as unnecessary."

Summary

The case ends with no further action needed, as the main issue was already taken care of.