US EditionIssue of disqualification of BRS MLAs: SC exempts personal appearance of Telangana Speaker, others till further orders.
The Supreme Court warned Telangana Speaker of contempt for delaying disqualification of 10 MLAs who defected to Congress, emphasizing the anti-defection law's swift enforcement.
- On November 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of India warned Gaddam Prasad Kumar, Telangana Assembly Speaker, is in `gross contempt` for delaying action on disqualification petitions by Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders.
- A July 31 order gave the Speaker three months to finish proceedings, but the Court noted notices were issued seven months after petitions were filed and only after the Supreme Court stepped in.
- The Court emphasised that the Speaker, acting under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, functions as a tribunal without constitutional immunity and set aside the Telangana High Court division bench order, warning no MLA shall protract disqualification proceedings.
- The CJI warned and set a two-week deadline, issuing notices returnable in two weeks and directing the Speaker to conclude the process or face contempt, asking where he has to celebrate his NYE.
- By highlighting recurring delays, the Court signalled a push for legislative change, urging Parliament of India to reconsider entrusting Speakers with disqualification decisions as frequent delays undermine enforcement of the Tenth Schedule and warned unchecked political defections can disrupt democracy.
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rediff.comSC to Telangana speaker: 'Grossest contempt' over MLA disqualification delay
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday issued a contempt notice to the Telangana speaker for not complying with its direction to decide disqualification pleas against 10 BRS MLAs, who had defected to the ruling Congress. On July 31, a top court bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai had directed the assembly speaker to decide in three months the matter of the disqualification of the 10 Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs. The CJI-led bench termed…
‘Finish it by next week or face contempt’: Supreme Court slams Telangana Speaker over 10 BRS MLAs’ disqualification
The Supreme Court in July set a three-month deadline for Telangana Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar to decide on disqualification petitions against 10 BRS MLAs who switched to the Congress.
SC issues contempt notice to Telangana Speaker after he fails to decide plea by BRS MLA seeking disqualification of MLAs
Issuing a warning, the Court said that he could face contempt proceedings if he did not act within two weeks. “It was for him (Telangana Speaker) whether he wants to decide the matter or face contempt of the court.... this is gross contempt of the court,” said a bench headed by CJI BR Gavai.
Issue of disqualification of BRS MLAs: SC exempts personal appearance of Telangana Speaker, others till further orders.
Issue of disqualification of BRS MLAs: SC exempts personal appearance of Telangana Speaker, others till further orders. Issue of disqualification of BRS MLAs: SC exempts personal appearance of Telangana Speaker, others till further orders.
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