Telangana High Court hearing on local body elections postponed due to CJ’s leave

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court local body elections hearing did not take place today because the Chief Justice went on leave. The court removed the case from today’s list and may take it up tomorrow.

The petition seeks early conduct of local body elections. The Telangana government and the Election Commission earlier told the court that they were ready to proceed with the polls. Officials in the administration expected today’s order and planned to use it during tomorrow’s cabinet meeting.

Telangana High Court local body elections case awaits next hearing

The unexpected postponement created uncertainty around the government’s strategy. If the court hears the case tomorrow, its decision will influence the cabinet’s discussion on the election schedule. Government officials are tracking the court’s listing closely because the ruling will guide their next steps.