7 months ago

Court's no to status quo request on councillors nominated during Uddhav regime

The Bombay High Court on Friday denied a "status-quo" request put forth by Shiv Sena leader Sunil Modi, who challenged the Governor's decision to scrap the appointments of 12 Maharashtra Legislative Council members, recommended by the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi government in 2020. A bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar was hearing the plea when Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy, representing Sunil Modi, requested a status quo be maintained concerning the appointments. Under the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi government, led by then-Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, a list of 12 nominees was forwarded to the Governor for approval in November 2020. Chief Justice Upadhyaya noted, "If you argue that the Governor has no discretion, then he must accept the cabinet's advice, except when he believes the recommended person is not qualified."

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Appointment Of Chairperson Of Bihar Public Service Commission

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The Supreme Court today issued notice in a writ petition filed by Advocate and petitioner-in-person Brajesh Singh for declaring the appointment of Bihar Public Service Commission Chairperson, Parmar Ravi Manubhai, as "completely illegal" and "arbitrary" on grounds that the appointment has taken place defying the mandate of Article 316 of. The Supreme Court today issued notice in a writ petition …

Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Vijay Kumar Singh to be new governors of Manipur, Mizoram; check other appointments

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3 months ago

Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Vijay Kumar Singh to be new governors of Manipur, Mizoram; check other appointments

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President Droupadi Murmu on 24 December appointed former Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla as the governor of strife-torn Manipur, while ex-Army chief Vijay Kumar Singh is the new Mizoram governor. Justice V Ramasubramanian as new NHRC chief: V Ramasubramanian, the former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. Prime Minister Narendra …

3 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Sena leader challenges nominations of 7 legislators in Bombay High Court

India Today

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed a petitioner challenging the nomination of seven politicians to the Maharashtra Legislative Council to add those who are appointed as party to the petition. Shiv Sena leader Sunil Modi filed a plea challenging the nomination of seven MLCs - three from BJP and two each from Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party. The …

1 year ago

Madras High Court Removes Observation In Judgment That Origin Of Caste System Is Less Than A Century Old

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The Madras High court has now removed the remarks made about the origin of caste system from its recent judgement in the pleas challenging the continuation of office of Minister Udayanidhi Stalin, Minister Sekar Babu and MP A Raja. In the judgment uploaded on March 6th, Justice Anita Sumanth had observed as under, "This Court agrees unequivocally that there are …

1 year, 1 month ago

HC Reserves Orders: Appointment of MLCs under Governor’s Quota

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Thursday reserved orders in the petitions filed by BRS leaders Dr Dasoju Sravan and Kurra Satyanarayana, who had challenged the decision of the Governor in rejecting their names for the MLC seats under Governor’s quota. Senior counsel Mayur Reddy, representing Satyanarayana, argued that the recommendation or proposal made by the Council of Ministers would …

1 year, 1 month ago

HC Extends Status Quo on Governor Quota MLCs Till Conclusion of Writs

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday extended the status quo order on the notification appointing Prof. M. Kodandaram and Amer Ali Khan as MLCs under the Governor quota, till the outcome of writ petitions filed by Dasoju Sravan and K. Satyanarayana. In the course of arguments, senior counsel Aditya Sondhi, representing Dr. Dasoju, alleged the Governor made mala fide …

1 year, 2 months ago

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

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi leaders slammed speaker Rahul Narwekar’s order on the Shiv Sena disqualification petitions, reiterating that the verdict was against the guidelines given by the Supreme Court. The SC should then take suo motu note of Narwekar’s act.” Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the speaker’s verdict was not a victory of any party but the victory of democracy. …

1 year, 2 months ago

Governor Quota MLC seats: HC asks Guv office to submit reasons for rejection

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court asked Governor’s Secretary to submit their objections in connection with the petition filed by Dasoju Sravan Kumar and Kurra Satyanarayana, who challenged the Governor’s decision in rejecting Cabinet’s recommendation on nominating them as the MLCs in Governor’s quota. The names of Sravan Kumar and Satyanarayana were recommended by the erstwhile BRS government for the post …

1 year, 3 months ago

Bihar Municipal Elections Reservation Challenge | High Court Lists Matter For Final Hearing On January 2

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The Patna High Court has set January 2, 2024, as the date for the final hearing on a case challenging the recently conducted Bihar Municipal elections. Shahi, AG Mr. Vikas Kumar Counsel/s For the Respondent/s : Mr. Basant Kumar Choudhary, Sr. Advocate Counsel/s For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Awnish Kumar, Advocate Mr. S.V. Shahi, AG Mr. Vikas Kumar, A.C. to …

1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court vs Government: Not advisable to “hold up” judicial process

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Monday said it may not be “advisable” to hold up the entire judicial appointment process and insist that the government first clear names earlier recommended or reiterated by the Supreme Court Collegium. Justice Kaul however made a passing remark that Mr. Sathyan “may be” one of the names recently cleared by the government. Justice Kaul announced …

1 year, 7 months ago

HC Can't Scrutinise Cabinet Decision to Withdraw MLC Names: Shinde Govt

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has told the Bombay High Court that courts cannot scrutinise the Eknath Shinde-led cabinet's decision to withdraw 12 names recommended by the erstwhile MVA government to the governor for the appointment as MLCs. It cannot be disputed that it is always open to the council of ministers and chief minister to withdraw the recommendations, the government …

1 year, 7 months ago

HC directs Maharashtra govt. to reply to PIL plea challenging ex-Governor’s decision on withdrawal of MLC nominations

The Hindu

: The Bombay High Court on Monday, July 31, 2023, directed the Maharashtra government to file its reply in a plea challenging former Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari’s decision, withdrawing the nomination of 12 Members of Legislative Council recommended by the then Maha Vikas Aghadi government, led by Uddhav Thackeray in 2020. Upadhyaya and Justice Arif Doctor was hearing a public …

1 year, 10 months ago

DELHI Govt VS Lieutenant governor-Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES

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Supreme Court to pronounce the Judgement In the matter pertaining to the dispute between the Delhi government and the union government regarding control of administrative services in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.A constitution bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice MR Shah, Justice Krishna Murari, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha will deliver the. Supreme Court to pronounce …

1 year, 10 months ago

DELHI Govt VS Lieutenant governor-Supreme Court Judgement Today- LIVE UPDATES

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1 year, 10 months ago

Uddhav Vs Shinde: Supreme Court Likely To Deliver Judgment On Maharashtra Political Crisis Tomorrow

ABP News

The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is expected to deliver judgement on a batch of petitions filed by rival factions Uddhav Thackeray and CM Eknath Shinde in relation to the Maharashtra political crisis on Thursday, May 11, reported news agency ANI. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat also spoke about the apex court likely to give a verdict on the …

2 years ago

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Five Judicial Officers As Judges Of Gujarat High Court

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The Central Government today notified the appointment of five Judicial Officers as judges of the Gujarat High Court. Their names are: Susan Valentine Pinto, Hasmukhbhai Dalsukhbhai Suthar, Jitendra Champaklal Doshi, Mangesh Rameshchandra Mengdey, and Divyeshkumar Amrutlal JoshiThe above-named judicial officers were recommended for elevation by the Supreme Court Collegium in. Their names are: Susan Valentine Pinto, Hasmukhbhai Dalsukhbhai Suthar, Jitendra …

2 years, 2 months ago

Shiv Sena Rift | Supreme Court Constitution Bench Lists Matter On 14th February 2023

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A constitution bench of the Supreme Court has listed the pleas concerning the constitutional issues arising out of the rift within Shiv Sena party between Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray groups on 14th February 2023. Petition preferred by rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde challenging the disqualification notices issued by the Deputy Speaker and plea filed by Bharat Gogawale and …

2 years, 2 months ago

Government to adhere to timelines fixed by Supreme Court for judicial postings

The Hindu

Attorney-General of India R. Venkataramani told the Supreme Court on Friday that the Union government will adhere to the timelines fixed by the court to process recommendations for judicial appointments. He said the government would be likely processing 44 names for High Court judgeships and forwarding them to the Supreme Court Collegium over the weekend. Mr. Venkataramani, however, sought more …

2 years, 3 months ago

Difference Of Opinion Between LG & Chief Minister On Jasmine Shah's Removal As DDCD Chairperson; Matter Referred To President, Delhi HC Told

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The Delhi High Court on Tuesday was informed that the matter regarding removal of Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi Vice Chairperson Jasmine Shah from the post has been referred for a decision by President of India, due to the difference of opinion between Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. "That in exercise of such authority …

2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court to take up disqualification of Maharashtra MLAs tomorrow

India Today

The five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court will begin hearing cases related to the Maharashtra political crisis on Tuesday. Earlier, the Supreme Court refused to stay the Election Commission's proceedings to decide who commanded the "real" Shiv Sena, Eknath Shinde or Uddhav Thackeray in Maharashtra. In June this year, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government collapsed after a …

2 years, 6 months ago

The Hindu Editorial on AIADMK’s troubles

The Hindu

By overruling a single judge’s impractical prescription for a working relationship between estranged leaders Edappadi K. Palaniswami and O. Panneerselvam, a Division Bench of the Madras High Court has momentarily removed the “functional deadlock” in the AIADMK. Justices M. Duraiswamy and Sunder Mohan, allowing an appeal from Mr. Palaniswami, set aside the verdict ordering status quo ante as of June …

2 years, 6 months ago

NCP criticises Maharashtra government's move withdrawing MVA's list of nominations for Legislative Council

India TV News

The Nationalist Congress Party on Monday claimed the Maharashtra government's decision to withdraw the previous MVA recommendation for the nomination of 12 names as MLCs under the governor's quota as a bid to lure more leaders into the ruling camp. The previous government led by Uddhav Thackeray had two years ago recommended 12 names for nomination as MLCs, but the …

2 years, 7 months ago

'Nabam Rebia Decision's Reasoning Prima Facie Contradictory' : Read Issues Referred To Supreme Court Constitution Bench In Shiv Sena Dispute

Live Law

The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice N.V. Ramana, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Krishna Murari has referred the dispute between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions of Shiv Sena to be decided by a Constitution Bench. The bench was hearing the following petitions related to the crisis: Petition preferred by rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde challenging the disqualification …

2 years, 7 months ago

BREAKING| Law Ministry Writes To CJI Ramana Requesting Him To Name Successor

Live Law

The Secretariat of the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana received a communication today at 9.30 PM from the Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju requesting him to recommend the name of his successor, confirmed sources in the CJI's office.CJI Ramana is retiring with effect from August 26, 2022. The Secretariat of the Chief Justice of India NV …

2 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court to hear pleas of Uddhav & Shinde camps on July 20

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court is likely to hear on July 20 a bunch of petitions on the Maharashtra political crisis that led to the fall of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government. Both the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena and the faction led by chief minister Eknath Shinde have moved the top court over disqualification of MLAs. Last Monday, the Supreme Court …

2 years, 8 months ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Bench Led By CJI To Hear Petitions Related To Shiv Sena Rift On July 20

Live Law

The Supreme Court will hear on July 20 the petitions filed in relation to the rift in Shiv Sena which led to changes in Maharashtra Government and Assembly.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Krishna Murari and Justice Hima Kohli will hear the petitions.The following are the petitions:Petition preferred by rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde. The …

2 years, 8 months ago

SC to hear plea against appointment of Eknath Shinde as Maharashtra CM on July 11

India TV News

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a fresh plea of the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction challenging the appointment of Eknath Shinde as the chief minister of Maharashtra on July 11. Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat, appearing for Shiv Sena leader Subhash Desai, said they are seeking a listing of the fresh plea along with other pending petitions which are coming …

2 years, 8 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena moves Supreme Court again, seeks suspension of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and rebel MLAs

Firstpost

Shiv Sena Chief Whip Sunil Prabhu approached the Supreme court seeking suspension from House of dissident Sena MLAs till a final decision is taken on their disqualification Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena moves the Supreme Court once again on Friday seeking suspension of the 16 rebel MLAs led by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde against whom disqualification petition were …

3 years, 7 months ago

SC collegium ends 2-year impasse in judicial appointments, puts forward 9 names to fill apex court vacancies

Firstpost

Furthermore, the current batch of recommendations is also relevant because it includes three women judges, along with BV Nagarathna from the Karnataka High Court, who, if elevated, could become the first woman to hold CJI’s office in 2027. Ending a 22-month-long stalemate in the appointment of Supreme Court judges, the Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana is …

3 years, 8 months ago

'We're Not Here To Advise Governors' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Guidelines For Maharashtra Governor To Nominate MLCs

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the Governor of Maharashtra to frame criteria for the purpose of nomination to the Legislative Council of the State, in terms of Article 171 of the Constitution. The Petitioner sought to draw the Court's attention towards clause 5 of Article 171 of the Constitution, which reads as follows: …

4 years, 3 months ago

10 Judicial Officers Elevated As Additional Judges Of Madras High Court

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The Central Government on Tuesday issued two notifications for appointment of 10 Judicial Officers as Additional Judges to the Madras High Court. In the first notification, it is intimated that the following Judicial Officers, listed in the order of seniority, shall be the Additional Judges: Govindarajulu Chandrasekharan AA Nakkiran Veerasamy Sivagnanam Ganesan Ilangovan Ananthi Subramanian All of them will assume …

4 years, 5 months ago

[Article 164(4)] Who Decides What Are Extraordinary Circumstances For Appointment Of Non-Legislators As Ministers? Asks SC, Directs Petitioner To Approach MP HC

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed off a plea against the appointment of persons who are not MLAs as ministers in the Madhya Pradesh government, granting the liberty to approach the High Court. In response, Mr. Talekar indicated the SC constitution bench authority of B. R. Kapoor and another decision in S. R. Chaudhuri - "Article 164 was under consideration …

4 years, 11 months ago

Maha coalition awaits guv’s call on CM Uddhav’s MLC nomination

Hindustan Times

Maharashtra’s Shiv Sena-led ruling coalition is anxiously waiting for governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s decision on the state cabinet’s recommendation to nominate chief minister Uddhav Thackeray as a legislative council member. Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray needs to become a member of either houses of the state assembly before May 28, when he completes six months as chief minister, to remain …

5 years, 1 month ago

Not For Courts To Appoint Or Remove A Person From Women's Commission, Bombay HC Chides State Govt Departments For Inaction [Read Order]

Live Law

While hearing a Public Interest Litigation regarding appointment of members and other aspects of the State Women's Commission, the Bombay High Court gave an earful to the State government's various departments for inaction while lamenting at the wastage of time of government officials due to various litigation. Court's sharp rebuke came in after AGP NN Mehra, appearing for the State, …

6 years, 5 months ago

Madras High Court upholds disqualification of 18 AIADMK MLAs

The Hindu

Justice M. Sathyanarayanan, the Supreme Court-appointed third judge of the Madras High Court, on Thursday upheld the validity of an order passed by Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker P. Dhanapal on September 18, 2017, disqualifying 18 AIADMK MLAs owing allegiance to sidelined leader T.T.V. His decision solves the conundrum caused by a split verdict delivered ‪on June 14‬ with the …

6 years, 7 months ago

Breaking: Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justices KM Joseph, Indira Banerjee And Vineet Saran As SC Judges

Live Law

After months of standoff, the Centre has finally notified the appointment of Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice KM Joseph as a Supreme Court judge, along with Madras High Court Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Orissa High Court Chief Justice Vineet Saran.The Apex Court had made the three recommendations on July 16, re-recommending Justice Joseph whose candidature was rejected by. After …

6 years, 7 months ago

Breaking: Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justices KM Joseph, Indira Banerjee And Vineet Saran As SC Judges

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6 years, 8 months ago

SC Constitution Bench Judgment In Kejriwal Govt Vs Lt Governor Power Tussle Tomorrow

Live Law

Seven months after reserving judgment, a five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra will at 10:30 AM tomorrow deliver the much-awaited verdict on who between them wields the superior power of administration and governance over the National Capital- Kejriwal-led government or the Centre through Lt Governor.The Judgment was reserved on December. Seven months after …

6 years, 8 months ago

SC Constitution Bench Judgment In Kejriwal Govt Vs Lt Governor Power Tussle Tomorrow

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6 years, 8 months ago

SC Appoints Justice Sathyanarayanan To Decide On Fate Of 18 AIADMK MLAs [Read Order]

Live Law

The apex court has said that allegations made by the petitioners in the transfer petition against the judges will stand expungedThe Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed Madras High Court judge Justice M Sathyanarayanan to end the controversy that erupted after the high court delivered the June 14 split verdict on petitions challenging the disqualification of 18 dissident AIADMK MLAs. The …

6 years, 8 months ago

SC Appoints Justice Sathyanarayanan To Decide On Fate Of 18 AIADMK MLAs [Read Order]

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6 years, 9 months ago

‘Master Of Roster’ Controversy In Kerala HC With Post-Retirement Revelations Of Justice Kemal Pasha

Live Law

“Have acted only as per my conscience”, Chief Justice Dominc responds; Justice Ravindran terms post retirement revelations “petty”With his post-retirement revelations, Justice B. Kemal Pasha has triggered of a controversy regarding powers of the Chief Justice as the Master of Roster. “Have acted only as per my conscience”, Chief Justice Dominc responds; Justice Ravindran terms post retirement revelations “petty” With …

7 years, 1 month ago

Breaking: Retired District Judges Can Be Appointed To HCs, Additional HC Judges Can Be Appointed For A Tenure Of Less Than 2 Yrs :SC [Read Judgment]

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The Supreme Court bench of Justices A. K. Sikri and Ashok Bhushan, on Friday, pronounced judgment on the writ petition filed by advocate Sunil Samdaria challenging the appointment of Justice Virendra Kumar Mathur and Justice Ram Chandra Singh Jhala as Additional Judges of Rajasthan High Court. Mr Samdaria, thereby, asserts, “Thus, Respondent No.2 and Respondent No.3 neither held ‘judicial office’ …

7 years, 1 month ago

Violation of norms in Punjab advocate general Nanda’s appointment too?

Hindustan Times

After the Punjab and Haryana high court had last month set aside the appointment of retired IAS officer Suresh Kumar as chief principal secretary to chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh, questions are now being raised over “violation of procedure and precedents” in the appointment of Punjab advocate general Atul Nanda. While setting aside Kumar’s appointment, the Punjab and Haryana high …

7 years, 5 months ago

SC Issues Notice On Petition Challenging Appointment Of Two Additional Judges Of Rajasthan HC [Read Petition]

Live Law

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, issued notices to Justice Virendra Kumar Mathur and Justice Ram Chandra Singh Jhala, on a Petition challenging their appointment as Additional Judges of Rajasthan High Court.The Petition, filed by Jaipur based lawyer Mr. Sunil Samdaria, contends that the appointment is contrary to the law laid down by the Apex Court in the case of Kumar …

7 years, 9 months ago

Uncertainty Surrounds Law Officers’ Appointments As Government Leaves AG’s Post Vacant Since June 12

Live Law

Perhaps for the first time since India became the Republic, the post of Attorney General of India has been lying vacant for nearly five days, since June 12, as the outgoing AG, Mukul Rohatgi finished his term on June 11.Although Rohatgi wrote to the Government last month expressing his desire not to be considered for another term as the AG, …

8 years, 4 months ago

Kerala HC Issues Notice To VS Achuthanandan On Appointment To Administrative Reforms Commission

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A division bench of Kerala High Court has issued notice to senior CPM leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala VS Achuthanandan in a public interest litigation challenging his appointment as Kerala Administrative Reforms Commission Chairman.The bench comprising Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan and Justice Devan Ramachandran was hearing the PIL filed by Advocate Arun Thomas against. A division bench of …

8 years, 4 months ago

Kerala HC Issues Notice To VS Achuthanandan On Appointment To Administrative Reforms Commission

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8 years, 6 months ago

SC To Hear Plea For New Mechanism For Appointment Of Judges On Sept 12

Live Law

A two Judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India Today has agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation by National Lawyers’ Campaign for Judicial Transparency and Reforms seeking a new mechanism for the Appointment of Judges in High Courts and Supreme Court.The Bench comprising of Chief Justice TS Thakur and Justice Dr. DY Chandrachud agreed to hear the Petition …

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