Synopsis: The Bench clarified that it was not expressing any opinion on the merits of the rival contentions at this interim stage, which would be addressed at the time of final hearing. The court ordered an interim stay on the operation of the three GOs. It directed the state to file its counter affidavit within four weeks and allowed the petitioners two weeks thereafter to file their replies. The matter has been posted for final hearing on 3 December 2025.

After the official order of Telangana High Court became available on Saturday, 11 October, it became clear that the court had not stayed the election process per se but halted the implementation of three government orders: GO Ms. Nos. 9 and the consequential GOs, 41, and 42.

The GOs, all dated 26 September 2025, had increased the res

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