NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed strong displeasure and issued a contempt notice to the Telangana Speaker for failing to decide within the stipulated three months — from July 31 to October 30 — the plea by BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy seeking the disqualification of 10 MLAs who defected to the Congress.

The Court warned the Speaker he could face contempt if he did not act within two weeks. “It was for him (Telangana Speaker) whether he wants to decide the matter or face contempt of the court.... this is gross contempt of the court,” said a bench headed by CJI BR Gavai.

On 31 July, the Court had directed the Speaker to decide within three months on the disqualification of the 10 MLAs who joined the ruling Congress party.

During Monday’s hearing, the CJI issued notices in all mat

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