"Can Kerala Govt Seek Transfer Of Siddique Kappan From UP, A State Can't Invoke Art 32 Against Another State":Dushyant Dave Tells SC In Mukhtar Ansari Case
Live Law"A State cannot invoke Article 32 against another State", submitted Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave, appearing on behalf of State of Punjab and Jail Superintendent, to the Supreme Court in Uttar Pradesh Government's plea seeking transfer of BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari from Ropar Jail in Punjab to Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur Jail. A Bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan was hearing the matter, and heard the submissions of Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Ansari, Dave, who was appearing for Punjab and the Jail Superintendent, and Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta, who appeared for the State of UP.The matter will continue on Thursday. Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave then commenced his submissions on behalf of the State of Punjab and vociferously stated, "This matter has far-reaching consequences. BACKGROUND The writ petition, filed by the State of UP for the transfer of the BSP MLA from his current lodging in Ropar Jail in Punjab to UP's Ghazipur Jail, alleges that many serious offences are presently pending in the State against Ansari and that his transfer is crucial owing to his appearance in those appearances.