Telangana High Court Issues Notices to 7 BRS MLAs and the Assembly Speaker in Defection Case
Telangana High Court issues notices to 7 BRS MLAs in defection case and to Assembly Speaker. Next hearing scheduled for April 16.

In a significant development, the Telangana High Court has issued notices to 7 BRS MLAs in a defection case, along with notices to the Assembly Speaker. The case relates to allegations that several MLAs switched political sides after being elected.
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List of MLAs Issued Notices
The Telangana High Court notice to BRS MLAs includes the following leaders:
- Danam Nagendar
- Arikepudi Gandhi
- Kale Yadaiah
- Prakash Goud
- Pocharam Srinivas Reddy
- Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy
- Tellam Venkat Rao
The court has directed them to file their responses.
Why the Case Reached the High Court
The issue arose after:
- The Assembly Speaker ruled that the MLAs had not switched parties
- The MLAs challenged this decision in the High Court
- Petitioners argued that several MLAs had joined the Congress party publicly
Allegations of Party Switching
According to the petition:
- MLAs were seen wearing Congress party scarves
- They allegedly participated in official Congress events
- Media coverage showed their involvement with another party
The petitioners claimed that these actions clearly indicate defection.
Concerns Over Delay in Action
The petitioner’s counsel told the court:
- No action was taken for nearly one year
- The Speaker responded only after directions from higher courts
- Immediate steps are needed to address the issue
The court was also requested to allow issuance of personal notices.
Court Orders and Next Hearing Date
The Telangana High Court in the BRS MLAs defection case:
- Issued notices to all respondents
- Directed replies to be filed
- Allowed notices to be sent via speed post
- Adjourned the case to April 16
Telangana High Court Defection Case Gains Momentum
The Telangana High Court notice to BRS MLAs in the defection case has intensified political developments in the state. With the next hearing scheduled for April 16, the case is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the political landscape in Telangana.
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