Supreme Court Adjourns Telangana MLA Defection Case, Gives Speaker Three Weeks’ Time
The Supreme Court adjourns the Telangana MLA defection case for three weeks, directing the Assembly Speaker to decide on disqualification petitions within the deadline.
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday adjourned the hearing in the Telangana MLA defection case for three weeks, directing the Telangana Assembly Speaker to complete the disqualification process within the given timeframe. The case, closely monitored by the apex court, is expected to have a significant impact on Telangana’s political landscape.
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What Happened in Today’s Supreme Court Hearing
A bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Augustine George Masih heard petitions filed by BRS and BJP related to the alleged defection of MLAs.
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the Telangana government, informed the court that Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar is currently hearing the disqualification petitions and requested three more weeks to conclude the proceedings.
Supreme Court’s Clear Direction to the Speaker
The Supreme Court noted that sufficient time had already been granted earlier and stressed that the Speaker’s decision should now be time-bound and decisive. While allowing the request for three more weeks, the bench directed the Speaker to submit complete details of all decisions taken during this period.
The matter has now been listed for further hearing after three weeks.
Contempt Petition Also to Be Heard
The petition in the defection case was filed by Yeleti Maheshwar Reddy, who is also the BJP floor leader in the Telangana Assembly. He has additionally filed a contempt of court petition against the Speaker, alleging failure to comply with earlier Supreme Court directions.
The bench clarified that the contempt petition will be heard along with the main defection case, adding further legal pressure on the Speaker to act within the stipulated time.
Political Stakes High in Telangana
With the Supreme Court’s latest order, attention is now firmly on Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, who must decide on the MLA disqualification petitions within three weeks. Political observers believe the outcome could play a crucial role in shaping the future political balance in Telangana, as the case remains under the direct supervision of the apex court.
In the coming weeks, the Telangana MLA defection case is expected to remain in focus, with the Supreme Court closely watching the Speaker’s actions and compliance with its directions.
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