BRS is set to file a petition in the Supreme Court seeking the disqualification of six MLCs who defected to Congress without resigning. The party urges strict legal action to uphold political accountability and curb defections.
The BRS opposition party has petitioned the Supreme Court for the disqualification of ten MLAs who defected to the Congress, after the Legislative Assembly Speaker took no action for nine months on previous petitions. They reference a High Court ruling that mandated timely resolution of disqualification claims against the defectors.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 15) dismissed BRS MLA K.T. Rama Rao’s plea to quash an FIR against him in the Formula E race funding case, involving corruption allegations over Hyderabad’s canceled 2023 event. Despite interim protection, the Telangana High Court found “prima facie evidence” for investigation, prompting Rao’s unsuccessful appeal to the apex court.
Today, On 7th January, The Telangana High Court declined to quash the FIR against BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao in connection with the Formula E race case. The FIR, filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, alleges irregularities in the event’s organization. The court had reserved its decision on December 31 after hearing arguments from both the state government and the defence. This ruling allows the investigation to proceed further.
In the 2023-24 financial year, the BJP received Rs.2,244 crore through electoral bonds, while Congress got Rs. 289 crore in donations of Rs.20,000 and above. This shows a big difference in the financial support received by the two major parties. The BJP’s contributions through electoral bonds were much higher than Congress’s. This data highlights the continuing importance of electoral bonds in political funding.
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The Telangana High Court’s Division Bench annulled a single-judge’s ultimatum requiring the Speaker to expedite disqualification petitions against defected MLAs. The court urged the Speaker to resolve the matter reasonably, noting the prolonged delay, while emphasizing the constitutional authority of the Speaker under the Tenth Schedule regarding such petitions.
A Telangana court issued an interim injunction against Minister Konda Surekha, prohibiting further defamatory remarks about K.T. Rama Rao amid ongoing defamation proceedings. Media outlets are ordered to remove related content. Legal hearings are scheduled for November, as both Rama Rao and actor Nagarjuna pursue separate defamation cases against Surekha.
Today, On 25th October, A Telangana court ordered Minister Konda Surekha to delete her controversial post linking KT Rama Rao to the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Rao filed a defamation lawsuit after Surekha claimed he was involved in the split. The ruling emphasizes accountability in public statements regarding private lives.
Today, On 29th August, The Supreme Court Criticized Telangana Chief Minister for alleging a deal behind a bail grant, stressing the need to uphold judicial integrity and avoid undermining public trust. The Court criticized the CM’s comments, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect between institutions and refraining from involving political rivalry in judicial matters.