The Supreme Court of India expressed its strong disapproval of Prajasanti Party Chief KA Paul for filing what it called a publicity-driven petition. The Court’s reaction came after Paul challenged the Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to set up medical colleges across the state under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
During the hearing, Justice Suryakanth remarked that KA Paul’s petition appeared to be aimed at gaining media exposure rather than addressing any serious legal issue. The Court advised him to approach the High Court instead of burdening the Supreme Court with such matters.
It may be recalled that the Andhra Pradesh government decided to complete several pending medical college projects that were initially proposed during the YSRCP regime, by adopting the PPP model. While the YSRCP has been critical of the move and spreading negative propaganda, KA Paul decided to challenge the current government’s decision in court.
This, however, is not the first time KA Paul has faced criticism from the judiciary. Over the past few years, he has filed several petitions that were later dismissed. In 2024, he demanded that Tirumala be declared a Union Territory, a plea that was struck down by a bench led by Justice B. R. Gavai. He also filed another petition requesting the replacement of EVMs with ballot papers during the same year, which was dismissed.
In 2023, Paul sought a CBI inquiry into a fire accident at the Telangana Secretariat, but that petition too was rejected by the Supreme Court. Legal observers say that KA Paul’s repeated filing of such petitions has tested the patience of the Court, which now views them as attention-seeking rather than constructive.
The Supreme Court’s sharp rebuke serves as a reminder that publicity-driven litigation wastes valuable judicial time. For KA Paul, this latest reprimand might prompt a rethink on how and where he raises his political and administrative concerns.
