disqualification petitions
Supreme Court Issues Two-Week Ultimatum to Telangana Speaker on BRS MLAs' Disqualification Case
Nov 17, 2025 03:42 pm CST
The Supreme Court has given Telangana Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar a two-week deadline to rule on disqualification petitions against 10 lawmakers who defected from BRS to Congress. Chief Justice BR Gavai warned of contempt proceedings, asking where the Speaker "wants to celebrate New Year's Eve" if the ruling isn't made. This case represents a crucial test of India's anti-defection law and could trigger by-elections for 10 seats.
Telangana Speaker Begins Critical Hearing on Disqualification of 10 BRS MLAs Under Anti-Defection Law
Sep 28, 2025 10:29 pm CST
The Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker commences a crucial hearing on disqualification petitions against 10 MLAs who allegedly defected from BRS to Congress. Under Supreme Court scrutiny, this case represents a significant test of India's Anti-Defection Law, with potential nationwide implications for political defections and constitutional governance.