Uddhav Thackeray vs Eknath Shinde : Supreme Court Poses Multiple Questions On Governor's Role | Live Updates From Hearing [March 15]

SG Mehta: Here I'm being asked by the person who did not face the vote of confidence that why did you call for the vote of confidence!

SG Mehta: It's not a luxury conferred upon the governor, it's a duty.

SG Mehta: The subsequent decision of the Chief Minister not facing the floor test justifies the decision of the floor test- the government had lost the confidence.

SG Mehta: It need not be a prayer that please hold the floor test. They're saying that they've lost the confidence.

SG Mehta: The governor in my submission would have jurisdiction once he has material. And what is that material? It need not be a letter also. Suppose it's in public media- it cannot be disputed. Can the governor not examine those facts also?

SG Mehta: This is material which shows that they don't want to support the government and thus, they want security.

SG Mehta: Bommai holds this. That there is loss of confidence by this government. And he can, not just can, he should ask for floor test.

SG Mehta: It's not legislative party members showing lack of confidence in their party. They're saying that they're withdrawing support from government. That's the distinction.

Hearing resumes.

Bench to resume post 2 pm.