The Telangana High Court is hearing a public interest litigation challenging Hyderabad Metro's Phase-2 construction near Charminar heritage sites. Petitioners seek to halt works, claiming damage to heritage precincts. The court has requested audiovisual presentations from both the petitioners and Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML) to understand the project's impact. HAML requested more time to prepare its presentation, with both sides scheduled to present on February 4, 2026.