Hyderabad, Feb. 6 -- The Supreme Court on Friday, February 6, directed the Telangana Assembly Speaker, Gaddam Prasad Kumar, to decide on the disqualification of 10 Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs who defected to the Congress after the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections.

SC warns of contempt proceedings

The Supreme Court stated that it would initiate contempt proceedings if the matter is not resolved within the stipulated time. A Bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and AG Masih heard petitions filed by the BRS, which accused Prasad of delaying action on the disqualification petitions.

Representing the Speaker, Abhishek Manu Singhvi told the apex court that proceedings have been initiated and sought more time in view of municipal ele...