The bench reminded the civic body that its decision to delay permission was contrary to how the public authorities often seek permissions from the court to destroy acres and acres of mangroves for mega projects citing public interest.
The petition seeks that defecting legislators be barred from participating in House proceedings or holding any constitutional post until the issue relating to their disqualification is decided.
The accused had accepted money from the lawyer under the pretext of investing the same in dabba trading (an illegal and unregulated form of trading in securities) and offering 10% of their 20% profit.
The appeal was filed by the state against a single judge’s order after a delay of 171 days, with the state also failing to explain the delay satisfactorily.