Morality and majority: on the Supreme Court verdict on the political imbroglio in Maharashtra
1 year, 8 months ago

Morality and majority: on the Supreme Court verdict on the political imbroglio in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

May 12, 2023 12:20 am | Updated 09:29 am IST It often happens in litigation around political developments that judgments underscore high principles, but extend no relief to those impacted by breach of constitutional norms. The Supreme Court verdict on the political imbroglio in Maharashtra last year is one such. Earlier, by an interim order, the Court had extended the time given to the then rebel Shiv Sena MLAs led by Eknath Shinde from June 27 to July 12 to reply to applications seeking their disqualification for defection. Besides cautioning Governors against treating internal problems of a ruling party as a possible loss of majority, the Court has also clarified that whips and leaders of the party in the House ought to be appointed by the political party, and not the legislature party.

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Speaker’s verdict against Supreme Court guidelines, says irate MVA
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Speaker’s verdict against Supreme Court guidelines, says irate MVA

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