[Live Updates From Supreme Court] Maharashtra Govt. Formation Hearing [Day-2]
A three Judge Bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justices NV Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna to continue the hearing on the writ petition filed by Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress against the dramatic decision of the Maharashtra Governor to invite BJP to form government.In a Special Hearing on Sunday the Bench has sought the production before it the letter presented by BJP...
A three Judge Bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justices NV Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna to continue the hearing on the writ petition filed by Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress against the dramatic decision of the Maharashtra Governor to invite BJP to form government.
In a Special Hearing on Sunday the Bench has sought the production before it the letter presented by BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis to the Maharashtra Governor claiming majority to form government with the support of dissident NCP MLAs under Ajit Pawar.
Rohatgi continues his rejoinder arguments. Says Court cannot interfere with house procedure regulated by rules of assembly
Rohatgi for Fadnavis - Court cannot order floor test in 24 hrs
Singhvi- There have been instances where court directed test to be conducted in 24/48 hrs to preserve purity of democracy
When both sides are saying ok to a floor test, why should the Court wait for affidavits with replies?
SG intervenes. The letter which was submitted to Governor withdrawing Pawar's position as leader of NCP, 12 signatures were missing
Singhvi presses for a floor test tomorrow.
AMS- question is regarding how floor test should be conducted. Pro tem speaker's agenda to conduct floor test. Either today or tomorrow. When both sides are saying ok to a floor test, why should you wait for affidavits with replies
Singhvi- Ajit Pawar has been removed as NCP legislative party chief.
Singhvi : There is no covering letter saying that NCP MLAs support BJP. Its a list of 54 signatures.
This is fraud on democracy.