PRECIOUS HOURS WITH JUSTICE B SUDERSHAN REDDY >>>>> A Conversation on Constitutional Law, Societal Justice, and Citizen Awareness : Vanam Jwala Narasimha Rao

 PRECIOUS HOURS WITH 

JUSTICE B SUDERSHAN REDDY

A Conversation on Constitutional Law,

Societal Justice, and Citizen Awareness

Vanam Jwala Narasimha Rao 

(July 6, 2026), Hyderabad

When constitutional safeguards meet grassroots reality, meaningful public discourse is born. A vibrant democracy relies entirely on an informed citizenry capable of questioning administrative complexities, driven by political policy decisions to protect its most sacred right: the vote. Inspired by this democratic spirit, a few like-minded friends decided to converge today to dissect ongoing policy issues, judicial frameworks, and voter rights.

Spending two precious hours extending from forenoon to afternoon, I had the fortune of engaging with Justice B Sudershan Reddy, former Supreme Court Judge; Mallepally Laxmaiah, prominent journalist and activist; Amar Devulapalli, Editor of Mana Telangana; Kondubhatla Ramachandra Murthy, veteran journalist; and Dr Aitharaju Bharat Babu, a Dentist and avid reader. Our informal Hyderabad meet-up transformed into an enriching, deeply intellectually stimulating session.

The venue was the Jubilee Hills Residence of Justice Sudershan Reddy, where the rest of us called on him. Naturally, our conversation Centred around Current Affairs, focusing deeply on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). We debated its pros and cons, alongside its necessary and unnecessary evils. We explored how a few Conscientious Individuals must initiate possible rectifications through a strictly Nonconfrontational Approach, seeking ways and means to secure and ensure the Voting Right of every adult citizen: the legal power to vote without discrimination, which remains the foundational Constitutional Right.

Towards this, our conversation arrived at a consensus to make a firm request to the Appointed Authorities for the provision and issuance of a ‘Permanent Residence Certificate’: if not for all purposes, at least for obtaining the Right to Vote. This measure would safeguard computer illiterates and partial literates from facing insurmountable hurdles in proving their locus standi while filling out the cumbersome proformas distributed by BLOs, who themselves remain largely ignorant of a foolproof process. Meanwhile, we collectively felt that an urgent request must also be submitted for extending the SIR timeline.

The Karnataka Example was also debated. Their Cabinet demanded a transparent, evidence-based electoral roll revision, insisting that the ECI review the SIR framework, extend submission timelines, and publish software logic before implementation. To prevent mass Disenfranchisement, they require physical verification before voter deletion, protection for marginalized groups, and public disclosure of data to prevent opaque, algorithmic errors. Our conversation strongly favoured a similar, proactive action in Telangana, urging a formal request to Appointed Authorities to halt the potential Subversion of Voter Rights.

Amidst the current SIR-dominated environment, an ironic reality prevails: nobody truly knows what is what, what will be what, who will retain their vote, or who will be quietly erased by an algorithm. To cut through this bureaucratic fog, we reached a consensus to mobilize more like-minded Conscientious Individuals. This Team Work aims to secure a positive response from Appointed Authorities for a Permanent Residence Certificate, extended timelines, and a simplified procedure to Ensure the Voting Right of every Adult Citizen.

Amar and I then presented our books to Justice Sudershan Reddy. I would remiss not to mention his immense simplicity, modesty, and affection. He graciously accompanied us down the lift and stood by until we entered our vehicles, a gesture my friends deeply appreciated. A Great Person Indeed!

An appeal to like-minded friends to actively associate with, and strengthen this team. This is a vital step forward in preserving, protecting, and defending the constitutional right of every adult to franchise. Voting reflects the ultimate ‘Letter and Spirit Observed’ equality: the one place where all citizens are truly equal, standing side-by-side in the same queue. Let SIR be streamlined as citizen friendly in tune with 'Choice and Voice of Voter.' Join us!