<p>New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Justice Aravind Kumar on Monday recused from hearing interlocutory application filed by Karnataka to restrain Tamil Nadu from executing South Vellar project to divert surplus Cauvery water. </p><p>Justice Kumar hails from Karnataka.</p><p>Since Justice Kumar opted out of hearing the case, the bench, which also comprised Justice PS Narasimha, directed that the matter be placed before the Chief Justice so that it may be listed before another appropriate bench.</p><p>Senior Advocates Shyam Diwan and Mohan Katarki appeared for the Karnataka government. </p><p>The Supreme Court heard multiple petitions on sharing of Cauvery water disputes. </p>
<p>New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Justice Aravind Kumar on Monday recused from hearing interlocutory application filed by Karnataka to restrain Tamil Nadu from executing South Vellar project to divert surplus Cauvery water. </p><p>Justice Kumar hails from Karnataka.</p><p>Since Justice Kumar opted out of hearing the case, the bench, which also comprised Justice PS Narasimha, directed that the matter be placed before the Chief Justice so that it may be listed before another appropriate bench.</p><p>Senior Advocates Shyam Diwan and Mohan Katarki appeared for the Karnataka government. </p><p>The Supreme Court heard multiple petitions on sharing of Cauvery water disputes. </p>
