Telangana High Court Issues Notices to 10 MLAs Over Party Defection

*Hyderabad, September 23, 2024* – The Telangana High Court has issued notices to 10 MLAs who recently defected from their original political parties without resigning from their positions. The court’s decision came after it accepted a petition filed by Prajashanti Party leader KA Paul, who is seeking the disqualification of the MLAs under the anti-defection law.KA Paul’s petition argues that the MLAs violated constitutional provisions by switching parties while continuing to hold their legislative positions. The defection of these MLAs has sparked controversy and raised questions about the ethical responsibilities of elected representatives.The High Court, after issuing the notices, postponed the hearing for four weeks, allowing the MLAs time to respond to the charges. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for political dynamics in Telangana, where party defections have become a contentious issue in recent years.This legal challenge is likely to reignite the debate around the anti-defection law, which mandates the disqualification of legislators who change parties without formally resigning from their current positions. Political analysts are closely watching the developments, as the court’s decision could set a precedent for similar cases across the country.