CJI recuses from hearing Krishna River dispute between AP, Telangana IANS 04 August 2021
On Monday, Justice Ramana had indicated that he would not hear the plea by the AP government alleging that the Telangana government has deprived it of its legitimate share of water for drinking and irrigation purposes and termed it "unconstitutional and illegal". Justice Ramana had said: "I don't want to hear this matter legally. I belong to both the states. If the matter can be settled in mediation, please do that". He told counsel of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments, "We can help with that. Otherwise, I will transfer this to another bench". The top court had then listed the matter for further hearing on Wednesday.