The Supreme Court made a big decision that voids the nominations of Prof. M. Kodandaram and Amir Ali Khan as Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) in Telangana. The verdict, which was made public on Wednesday, ends a long-running legal fight over their nominations under the Governor’s quota.
Dasoju Sravan and Satyanarayana filed a petition that resulted to the verdict, which effectively removes both men from their jobs. The people who filed the petition said that the appointments broke the rules for Governor’s quota nominations, which are meant for people who have done well in areas like literature, science, art, and social service.
The state administration put forward Prof. Kodandaram, a political analyst and founder of the Telangana Jana Samithi (TJS), and Amir Ali Khan, the editor of the Urdu daily The Siasat Daily, for the Legislative Council. The Telangana High Court first threw out their appointments, but the Supreme Court put a hold on them, letting them keep their jobs until this final decision.
The Supreme Court’s decision brings attention to the ongoing dispute regarding how to choose members of the Legislative Council and stresses the importance of following the rules for these appointments. The next hearing in the matter is set for September 17. This may help everyone concerned understand what will happen next.