Hyderabad: The Telangana government gained major relief after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition that challenged 42% BC reservations in local body elections. Following the ruling, attention turned to the Telangana High Court, which is already hearing related petitions. The apex court clarified that it would not entertain the case while the issue remains under the High Court’s consideration.
During the hearing, Justice Vikram Nath asked the petitioner’s counsel, “Why are you here under Article 32?” The lawyer replied that the plea came under Article 32 since the Supreme Court had accepted similar cases earlier. Justice Vikram Nath responded, “In similar cases, we have dismissed too.”
Supreme Court directs petitioners to Telangana High Court
The bench then asked if the High Court could handle the issue. The counsel said the case appears before the High Court on October 8, but they approached the Supreme Court because the High Court refused a stay. Justice Sandeep Mehta countered, “If the High Court doesn’t grant a stay, will you come here under Article 32?”
After this exchange, the petitioner withdrew the plea. The bench accepted the withdrawal and permitted the petitioner to move the High Court for relief. The ruling reaffirmed the Telangana High Court’s authority and strengthened the Telangana government’s position on the BC reservation policy.
