PEDDI ASHOK KUMAR vs PEDDI SUDARSHAN RAO

The Supreme Court set aside the Andhra Pradesh High Court's order permitting the construction of a second floor, which had modified a prior status quo order. The Court found that the High Court had erred in allowing construction without evidence of proper sanction or structural integrity, emphasizing that the burden of proof lies with the applicant to demonstrate that the building could support the additional floor. The Court reinstated the status quo as per the earlier order until the matter is resolved by the High Court.