What did the court decide?

The court denied the request for a writ of mandamus and refused to order the trial court to vacate the contempt order.

Who is affected by this decision?

Relator Anjeneya Vijay Cheruvu is directly affected because his challenge to the contempt order was rejected; the trial court's contempt order remains in place unless altered by further proceedings.

The contempt order remains effective. Relator may consider other appellate options if available, subject to applicable deadlines and procedural rules.

Why didn't the appellate court overturn the contempt order?

Because relator failed to show the level of error or lack of jurisdiction required for the extraordinary remedy of mandamus.

In Re Anjeneya Vijay Cheruvu v. the State of Texas

Docket 01-26-00320-CV

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CivilDenied

Filed: Apr 14, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Jurisdiction: Texas
Court: Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)
Type: Lead Opinion
Case type: Civil
Disposition: Denied
Docket: 01-26-00320-CV

Original proceeding seeking mandamus review of a trial-court contempt order in a child-related case

Summary

The Court of Appeals denied a petition for a writ of mandamus from Anjeneya Vijay Cheruvu, who sought to overturn a March 19, 2026 trial-court order holding him in contempt for possession or access in a Fort Bend County child-protection case. Cheruvu argued the trial court lacked jurisdiction to enter the contempt order. The appellate court concluded he did not meet the heavy burden required for mandamus relief, so it refused to direct the trial court to vacate the contempt order and dismissed any pending motions as moot.

Issues Decided

Whether the trial court lacked jurisdiction to enter the March 19, 2026 contempt order
Whether relator met the burden required to obtain mandamus relief to vacate a contempt order

Court's Reasoning

The court determined relator did not establish entitlement to extraordinary mandamus relief. Because mandamus is an extraordinary remedy requiring a clear abuse of discretion or lack of jurisdiction, the relator's showing was insufficient to justify directing the trial court to vacate its contempt order. The appellate court therefore denied relief and dismissed any pending motions as moot.

Parties

Relator: Anjeneya Vijay Cheruvu
Judge: Kali L. Morgan

Key Dates

Opinion issued: 2026-04-14
Contempt order date: 2026-03-19

What You Should Do Next

1
Consult an attorney
Talk with counsel experienced in appellate or family law to evaluate whether ordinary appeal or another remedy is available and appropriate.
2
Review deadlines
Confirm appellate or post-judgment filing deadlines so any further challenge is timely filed.
3
Comply with trial-court orders
Until the contempt order is vacated, follow the trial court's instructions to avoid additional sanctions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court denied the request for a writ of mandamus and refused to order the trial court to vacate the contempt order.
Who is affected by this decision?: Relator Anjeneya Vijay Cheruvu is directly affected because his challenge to the contempt order was rejected; the trial court's contempt order remains in place unless altered by further proceedings.
What happens next?: The contempt order remains effective. Relator may consider other appellate options if available, subject to applicable deadlines and procedural rules.
Why didn't the appellate court overturn the contempt order?: Because relator failed to show the level of error or lack of jurisdiction required for the extraordinary remedy of mandamus.

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Full Filing Text

Opinion issued April 14, 2026




                                      In The

                               Court of Appeals
                                      For The

                          First District of Texas
                            ————————————
                               NO. 01-26-00320-CV
                            ———————————
                IN RE ANJENEYA VIJAY CHERUVU, Relator


            Original Proceeding on Petition for Writ of Mandamus


                          MEMORANDUM OPINION

      Relator, Anjeneya Vijay Cheruvu, proceeding pro se, filed a petition for writ

of mandamus challenging the trial court’s March 19, 2026 “Order Holding [Relator]

in Contempt (Possession or Access).”1 In his petition for writ of mandamus, relator

argued that the trial court’s contempt order was void because “the trial court lacked



1
      The underlying case is In the Interest of XXX, a Child, Cause No. 14-DCV-217759,
      in the 505th District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, the Honorable Kali L.
      Morgan presiding.
jurisdiction to render” the order. Relator therefore requested that this Court grant

mandamus relief and direct the trial court to vacate its March 19, 2026 contempt

order.

         We conclude that relator has failed to establish he is entitled to mandamus

relief, and therefore, the Court denies relator’s petition for writ of mandamus. We

dismiss any pending motion as moot.

                                   PER CURIAM

Panel consists of Chief Justice Adams and Justices Guerra and Guiney.




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