Krishna water dispute | CJI recuses from hearing Andhra’s plea against Telangana
The Hindu
Development comes after Andhra refuses to go in for mediation
Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Wednesday recused from hearing a petition filed by Andhra Pradesh accusing neighbour Telangana of depriving its people of their legitimate share of water for drinking and irrigation. The Chief Justice, who had said that he hailed from both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, withdrew after Andhra Pradesh rejected the court’s suggestion to send the case for mediation. “The matter requires adjudication,” advocate G. Umapathy, for Andhra Pradesh, informed the Bench also comprising Justice Surya Kant.More Related News