Maharashtra Governor's Decision Based On Fadnavis's Letter Showing Support Of 170 MLAs : SG, Rohatgi Tell SC
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra Governor's Decision Based On Fadnavis's Letter Showing Support Of 170 MLAs : SG, Rohatgi Tell SC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna on Monday reserved orders on the petition filed by Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress against the decision of Governor to install BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis-led government in Maharashtra.A short summary of the arguments of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi is given below :"I have. The Supreme Court bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna on Monday reserved orders on the petition filed by Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress against the decision of Governor to install BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis-led government in Maharashtra. A short summary of the arguments of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi is given below : "I have a copy of the communication of the Governor but I wish to make submissions on the facts of the matter first", began SG Tushar Mehta. Submitting the letters received by the Governor from the erstwhile NCP Legislative Party Leader Ajit Pawar as well as independent members, he continued, "Pawar's letter carries 54 signatures, extending full support to the BJP.the Governor's decision is based on these materials.

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CM Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Shinde, Pawar take oath as members of Maharashtra assembly
1 month, 1 week ago

CM Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Shinde, Pawar take oath as members of Maharashtra assembly

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took oath as a member of the Maharashtra legislative assembly on Saturday, on the first day of the three-day special session of the House. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar also took oath as members of the Maharashtra assembly. Results of the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls were declared on November 23, …

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as MLA at 3-day special assembly session in Mumbai
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as MLA at 3-day special assembly session in Mumbai

India TV News  

Maharashtra Assembly session 2024: The Maharashtra chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis took the oath as MLA at a three-day special session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in Mumbai today. Deputy Chief Minister and NCP President Ajit Pawar earlier said that the newly elected 288 members of the 15th Assembly will take oath on December 7 and …

BJP MLA Kalidas Kolambkar to take oath as pro-tem Speaker of Maharashtra assembly
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP MLA Kalidas Kolambkar to take oath as pro-tem Speaker of Maharashtra assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: BJP MLA Kalidas Kolambkar will take oath as the pro-tem Speaker of the Maharashtra legislative assembly on Friday, a day before the special three-day session of the Lower House of the state legislature begins. Talking to PTI this morning, Kolambkar, a nine-time MLA, confirmed that he will take oath as the pro-tem speaker at 1 pm at the Raj …

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde backs Fadnavis over Nawab Malik row, puts Ajit Pawar on the defensive
1 year, 1 month ago

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde backs Fadnavis over Nawab Malik row, puts Ajit Pawar on the defensive

The Hindu  

Friction within the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra over Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik continued with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his Shiv Sena faction on Friday backing Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and the BJP’s stance against Mr. Malik, putting their ally, rebel NCP leader and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on the defensive. While the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi …

Supreme Court gives Maharashtra Speaker last chance to set timeline for anti-defection proceedings against CM Shinde’s camp
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court gives Maharashtra Speaker last chance to set timeline for anti-defection proceedings against CM Shinde’s camp

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on October 17 gave Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar a final opportunity to frame a realistic time schedule to hear and decide the anti-defection proceedings against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other MLAs. ‘Cannot defeat SC orders’ On October 13, Chief Justice Chandrachud said the Speaker had disregarded the court’s September 18 order to prepare a schedule …

Speaker’s decision on disqualification of CM Shinde, Sena MLAs in three months
1 year, 3 months ago

Speaker’s decision on disqualification of CM Shinde, Sena MLAs in three months

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar’s decision on the disqualification petition against CM Eknath Shinde and other Shiv Sena MLAs from both factions is likely to be delivered by the end of the year or early next year. “The order will clear all ambiguities about the time frame, when the verdict is expected and whether it will be an individual …

Maharashtra political crisis | NCP feud festers, goes to Assembly Speaker’s court
1 year, 6 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis | NCP feud festers, goes to Assembly Speaker’s court

The Hindu  

A day after the vertical split in his party, Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar on July 3 announced the expulsion of MPs Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare for their “anti-party activities”. The action comes after the party’s national president and Baramati MP Supriya Sule recommended disciplinary action against the two MPs for “indulging in anti-party activities by facilitating and …

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis asserts speaker’s authority following SC verdict
1 year, 8 months ago

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis asserts speaker’s authority following SC verdict

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis commented on the Supreme Court's verdict regarding the political crisis in the state, stating that the Speaker has been granted full rights and sufficient time to make a decision. Earlier in the day, the Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar criticized Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde by saying that he will not step down as …

Key takeaways from the Supreme Court judgment on Maharashtra crisis
1 year, 8 months ago

Key takeaways from the Supreme Court judgment on Maharashtra crisis

India Today  

In its verdict on the Maharashtra political crisis brought on by the rift in the Shiv Sena, the Supreme Court Constitution Bench on Thursday held that it cannot order the restoration of the Uddhav Thackeray government as he resigned as CM without facing a floor test. "The action of the House in electing the Speaker, Mr Rahul Narvekar, on 3 …

Ex-Maha Guv says ’if resignation reaches my desk..’ to SC’s ‘erred in judgement’
1 year, 8 months ago

Ex-Maha Guv says ’if resignation reaches my desk..’ to SC’s ‘erred in judgement’

Live Mint  

The Maharashtra political debacle of Shiv Sena and their petition in Supreme Court of India received a verdict on Thursday. The verdict delivered by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud ruled that the former Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari was "not justified" to call for a floor test based on the request of Eknath Shinde faction …

If speaker, govt circumvent no-confidence, governor can order floor test:SC
1 year, 8 months ago

If speaker, govt circumvent no-confidence, governor can order floor test:SC

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, announced the speaker's decision to appoint Bharat Gogawale of Shinde faction as illegal. If speaker and government circumvent no-confidence motion, governor will be justified in calling for floor test, noted the apex court on Maharashtra political row. The apex court said that as Uddhav Thackeray resigned voluntarily, the governor was right in inviting Eknath Shinde-led …

Supreme Court to take up disqualification of Maharashtra MLAs tomorrow
2 years, 2 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 …

Top news of the day: Eknath Shinde wins trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly; SC to hear plea against Speaker’s recognition of Shiv Sena chief whip’s appointment on July 11, and more
2 years, 6 months ago

Top news of the day: Eknath Shinde wins trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly; SC to hear plea against Speaker’s recognition of Shiv Sena chief whip’s appointment on July 11, and more

The Hindu  

Maharashtra floor test | Eknath Shinde wins trust vote in State Assembly by 164-99 margin Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on July 4 won the floor test in the State Assembly on the last day of the two-day special session of the House. SC to hear on July 11 plea against Speaker’s recognition of Shiv Sena chief whip’s appointment The …

Maharashtra floor test on 4 July, Shinde holds meeting with Fadvanis and allies
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra floor test on 4 July, Shinde holds meeting with Fadvanis and allies

Live Mint  

Ahead of the floor test on 4 July, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde along with his faction of Shiv Sena MLAs is holding a meeting with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, BJP MLAs, and other party leaders at a hotel in Mumbai. Meanwhile, fresh rifts have surfaced within Shiv Sena after BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis announced rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath …

Maharashtra: SC declines to stay floor test ordered on Thursday
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra: SC declines to stay floor test ordered on Thursday

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to intervene with the Maharashtra Governor’s direction to Uddhav Thackeray-led SS-NCP-Cong ruling coalition to prove majority in Assembly on June 30, with voting at 5 pm. BREAKING: Maharashtra floor test to proceed tomorrow, Supreme Court declines to stay floor test — Shiv Aroor June 29, 2022 A Bench comprising of Justices Surya Kant & …

Thackeray asked to prove majority on June 30; rebel MLAs taken to Goa
2 years, 6 months ago

Thackeray asked to prove majority on June 30; rebel MLAs taken to Goa

The Hindu  

A day after Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party delegation met and claimed that the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi government has lost the majority in State Assembly, State Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on June 29 directed Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove the government’s majority on June 30, Thursday. Directing the Secretary of the Legislative Assembly to convene a special one day …

Jailed Maharashtra MLAs seek permission to vote in floor test, to be heard by SC
2 years, 6 months ago

Jailed Maharashtra MLAs seek permission to vote in floor test, to be heard by SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear pleas by jailed Maharashtra MLAs Anil Deshmukh and Nawab Malik, who have sought permission to vote in Thursday morning's floor test. READ: Deshmukh, Malik can't vote in MLC polls after SC refuses bail The Bharatiya Janata Party claimed five of 10 seats in that election - amid claims of cross-voting by Shiv …

Maharashtra political turmoil updates | June 29, 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra political turmoil updates | June 29, 2022

The Hindu  

Embattled Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced his resignation from the post on Wednesday, moments after the Supreme Court refused to stay Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s direction to the Maha Vikas Aghadi government to take a floor test in the Assembly on Thursday. -PTI 10:35 pm ‘Karma’: BJP leaders take swipe as Uddhav resigns BJP leaders invoked ‘karma’ and the …

Uddhav Thackeray to face floor test tomorrow at 11am, Governor says, 'Disturbing picture'
2 years, 6 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray to face floor test tomorrow at 11am, Governor says, 'Disturbing picture'

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray will face the floor test on Thursday at 11 am, as Governor BS Koshyari has sent a letter to the secretary of the state legislature to conduct a floor test where Uddhav will have to prove his majority. This comes after a purported letter sent from the Maharashtra Governor asking for a floor test on …

Shiv Sena prepares to move SC if Governor asks Uddhav Thackeray to prove majority in floor test: The top 10 updates
2 years, 6 months ago

Shiv Sena prepares to move SC if Governor asks Uddhav Thackeray to prove majority in floor test: The top 10 updates

Firstpost  

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Tuesday and requested him to ask the Uddhav Thackeray-led government to prove majority in the Assembly BJP leader and the former chief minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis met state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Tuesday evening and requested him to ask the Uddhav Thackeray-led government to prove majority in …

What next in Maharashtra? Legislative and legal possibilities
2 years, 6 months ago

What next in Maharashtra? Legislative and legal possibilities

Hindustan Times  

As the Maharashtra political imbroglio deepens, a legal conundrum has surfaced over the possible options that the group of rebel Shiv Sena legislators, led by Eknath Shinde, could exercise amid an endeavour by the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi to disqualify them. In Sadiq Ali Vs The Hon’ble Election Commission & Another, 1972, the Supreme Court affirmed EC’s views on …

BREAKING| Maharashtra Crisis- Supreme Court Extends Time Till July12 For Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs To Respond To Dy.Speaker's Disqualification Notice
2 years, 6 months ago

BREAKING| Maharashtra Crisis- Supreme Court Extends Time Till July12 For Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs To Respond To Dy.Speaker's Disqualification Notice

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the time for Eknath Shinde and 15 other rebel MLAs in the Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly, to file written response to the Deputy Speaker's disqualification notice till July 12. The Court was hearing the petition preferred by rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde challenging the disqualification notices issued by the Deputy Speaker to rebel …

Maharashtra Political Crisis: MVA slides into minority; here’s how the numbers stand
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra Political Crisis: MVA slides into minority; here’s how the numbers stand

The Hindu  

The story so far: In a jolt to the Maha Vikas Aghadi, senior Shiv Sena Minister Eknath Shinde and 11 other MLAs revolted against the party on Monday night and camped in Surat’s Le Meridian Hotel. Mr. Shinde’s rebellion comes a day after BJP managed to win five of the ten seats up for grabs in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, …

'We're Not Here To Advise Governors' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Guidelines For Maharashtra Governor To Nominate MLCs
3 years, 6 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: …

Maharashtra: Governor asks CM Uddhav to take call on Fadnavis' demands
3 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra: Governor asks CM Uddhav to take call on Fadnavis' demands

India TV News  

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has asked Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to take a call on the demands raised by Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis on the Monsoon Session of the Assembly and vacant post of Speaker. In a letter to the CM, Koshyari said that a BJP delegation led by Fadnavis visited Raj Bhavan on June 23 and submitted …

Plea In Supreme Court Seeking Direction To Maharashtra Governor To Frame Parameters For Nomination Of MLAs
4 years, 2 months ago

Plea In Supreme Court Seeking Direction To Maharashtra Governor To Frame Parameters For Nomination Of MLAs

Live Law  

A writ petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a direction upon 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 has drawn the Court's attention towards clause 5 of Article 171 of the Constitution, which reads as …

SC Issues Notice On DMK MLA's Plea To Direct TN Speaker To Decide On Disqualification Of 11 AIADMK MLAs
4 years, 6 months ago

SC Issues Notice On DMK MLA's Plea To Direct TN Speaker To Decide On Disqualification Of 11 AIADMK MLAs

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has issued notice in the plea filed by DMK Leader R. Sakkrapani which seeks for a direction to the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker to immediately decide the Disqualification Petition regarding 11 MLAs who had voted against the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami in 2017. The failure of the Speaker to take even a single step …

Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, other MLAs take oath at Maharashtra Special Assembly Session
5 years, 1 month ago

Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, other MLAs take oath at Maharashtra Special Assembly Session

India TV News  

A special session of the Maharashtra Assembly began at 8:00 am on Wednesday, where 288 newly-elected MLAs took oath. In the House, pro tem Speaker Kalidas Kolambar announced Babanrao Pachpute, Vijaykumar Gavit and Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil as the presiding officers for administering oath of the members. NCP leaders Ajit Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal, Congress leaders and former chief ministers Ashok Chavan, …

Maharashtra - Urgent Floor Test Ordered To Curtail Horse Trading, To Protect Democratic Values : SC [Read Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra - Urgent Floor Test Ordered To Curtail Horse Trading, To Protect Democratic Values : SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

In its order passed today in the petition filed by Shiva Sena, the Supreme Court observed that it has ordered urgent floor test tomorrow to curtail unlawful practices such as horse trading and also to avoid uncertainty and to effectuate smooth running of democracy by ensuring a stable Government In a situation wherein, if the floor test is delayed, there …

Maharashtra govt formation: Who will be Pro-Tem Speaker of the assembly?
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra govt formation: Who will be Pro-Tem Speaker of the assembly?

Live Mint  

Mumbai: With the Supreme Court ordering a floor test on Wednesday in the state, a key question that arose on Tuesday is - who will be the Pro-Tem Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. The Governor B. S. Koshyari will be required to appoint and swear-in the Pro-Tem Speaker, who, in turn, will administer the oath of office to all …

Maharashtra government crisis: Chronology of events
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra government crisis: Chronology of events

India TV News  

Giving out its order on the floor test in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said the floor test in the Maharashtra assembly for Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to prove his majority in the assembly will be conducted on Wednesday. November 10: Shiv Sena asked by Governor to convey its willingness to form government by granting it 24 hours to …

Maharashtra : SC Requests Governor To Ensure Floor Test For Fadnavis Govt Tomorrow [Updated With Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra : SC Requests Governor To Ensure Floor Test For Fadnavis Govt Tomorrow [Updated With Order]

Live Law  

In a significant development in the ongoing Maharashtra political crisis, the Supreme Court on Tuesday requested the Maharashtra Governor to ensure that a floor test for proving the majority of Devendra Fadnavis government is held tomorrow at 5 PM.The SC ordered in the petition filed filed jointly by Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress as follows :"to curtail unlawful. …

Supreme Court to decide on floor test in Maharashtra today
5 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court to decide on floor test in Maharashtra today

India TV News  

The Supreme Court is set to pass an order on Tuesday on holding a crucial floor test in the Maharashtra Assembly to ascertain whether Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis enjoyed majority, as the Shiv Sena, the NCP and the Congress put up a public show of strength to claim they have the numbers to form a new government. The order by …

As uncertainty mounts in Maharashtra, Supreme Court says it will give its order on state government formation tomorrow
5 years, 1 month ago

As uncertainty mounts in Maharashtra, Supreme Court says it will give its order on state government formation tomorrow

Firstpost  

Apex Court said while hearing the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combines plea against the governor’s decision to swear in Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister New Delhi: The Supreme Court will give its order on Maharashtra government formation on Tuesday, the apex court said while hearing the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combines plea against the governor’s decision to swear in Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister. …

Supreme Court to pass order on Maharashtra government formation tomorrow at 10:30 AM
5 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court to pass order on Maharashtra government formation tomorrow at 10:30 AM

Op India  

The Supreme Court today reserved its order on Maharashtra government formation for tomorrow 10:30 AM. — ANI November 25, 2019 He added that Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis went to the Governor to stake claim to form government with support of 170 MLAs. Appearing for the Secretary to the Maharashtra Governor Solicitor General Tushar Mehta handed over the original letter of …

Fadnavis govt has majority in House with 170 MLAs: SG to court
5 years, 1 month ago

Fadnavis govt has majority in House with 170 MLAs: SG to court

India TV News  

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Monday informed the Supreme Court that the Devendra Fadnavis government in Maharashtra has a majority in the House with the support of 170 MLAs. During the hearing on the petition of the Shiv Sena, Congress and Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party against the surprise government formation by the BJP's Fadnavis on Saturday morning in Maharashtra, …

SC To Pass Orders On Maharashtra Floor Test Tomorrow
5 years, 1 month ago

SC To Pass Orders On Maharashtra Floor Test Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved orders on the petition filed by Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress against the decision of Maharashtra Governor to invite Devendra Fadnavis to form government in Maharashtra.The bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna will pronounce orders tomorrow at 10.30 AM on whether to advance the floor test for. …

Maharashtra Government Formation: Fadnavis gets 24-hour reprieve, SC's order on floor test tomorrow
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra Government Formation: Fadnavis gets 24-hour reprieve, SC's order on floor test tomorrow

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will pass its order at 10.30 am on Tuesday the writ petition filed by the Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress against the decision of the Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to invite the BJP to form the government in the state. Who is representing whom: Devendra Fadnavis – Mukul Rohatgi Ajit …

Supreme Court to decide on Maharashtra floor test today; Centre to submit letters of support
5 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court to decide on Maharashtra floor test today; Centre to submit letters of support

India TV News  

The Centre has been asked to produce before the Supreme Court, the letters of the Governor inviting Devendra Fadnavis as well as the communication of the BJP leader staking his claim. The top court also issued notices to the Centre, Maharashtra government, Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar on the petition filed on Saturday night by the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress combine …

From 'WTFadnavis to We the idiots', how national newspapers highlighted latest plot twist in Maharashtra political tale
5 years, 1 month ago

From 'WTFadnavis to We the idiots', how national newspapers highlighted latest plot twist in Maharashtra political tale

Firstpost  

On Sunday, newspapers carried headlines commenting on the stunning developments in Maharashtra on Saturday. The Asian Age headline seemingly captured what went through the minds of many readers: The Telegraph, commenting on the ‘coup’ pulled off by the BJP, pulled no punches: The Indian Express seemingly repurposed its headline from a 90s Sandra Bullock rom-com The Sunday Times pulled out …

Maharashtra govt formation: SC tells Centre to produce guv’s letters inviting Fadnavis, recommending revocation of President's Rule
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra govt formation: SC tells Centre to produce guv’s letters inviting Fadnavis, recommending revocation of President's Rule

Firstpost  

In the special hearing on a holiday,the Supreme Court also issued notices to the Centre, Maharashtra government on the petition filed by Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combine against the Maharashtra Governor’s decision to swear in Fadnavis as chief minister. The Supreme Court on Sunday told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to place before it on Monday morning the letters of Maharashtra governor recommending …

Maharashtra: SC asks for relevant documents from Centre, State on govt formation
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra: SC asks for relevant documents from Centre, State on govt formation

Op India  

Hearing a petition on the issue of formation of the government by the BJP in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court on Sunday has asked the Centre to produce supporting documents given to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis by NCP MLAs to form government in the state. Referring to Maharashtra governor’s move to invite the BJP to form government early morning on Saturday …

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Governor's lightning decision to appoint Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar raises questions about neutrality of post
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Governor's lightning decision to appoint Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar raises questions about neutrality of post

Firstpost  

The decision of Governor should not be seemingly illegal or arbitrary otherwise court have authority to struck down these decisions declaring them as brazen disregard of the Constitution. Since the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress declared their alliance, and they comprise 162 out of 288 seats including eight 8 Independents, hence prima facie they are prime contenders for government formation. …

Maharashtra governor’s action immune from judicial scrutiny: BJP in SC
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra governor’s action immune from judicial scrutiny: BJP in SC

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said Governor BS Koshyari’s decision is not subject to judicial scrutiny and sought from the Supreme Court two to three days’ time to prove its majority on the floor of the assembly. The Sena, NCP and Congress had urged the top court to direct Governor Koshyari to conduct a floor test and let chief …

Maharashtra : SC Seeks To See Tomorrow Letter Of Support Relied On By Governor [Updated With Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra : SC Seeks To See Tomorrow Letter Of Support Relied On By Governor [Updated With Order]

Live Law  

Following an urgent Sunday hearing on the legality of Maharashtra Government formation, the Supreme Court sough 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. The Court also sought from the Solicitor General the production of the letter …

SC to hear Sena-NCP-Cong plea seeking quashing of Maharashtra guv's decision today at 11:30 am
5 years, 1 month ago

SC to hear Sena-NCP-Cong plea seeking quashing of Maharashtra guv's decision today at 11:30 am

India TV News  

Supreme Court will hear the plea filed by Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress seeking quashing of the Maharashtra governor's decision to swear-in BJP's Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister, at 11:30 am on Sunday. The facts in the case demonstrate that the governor has "belittled the constitutional office and has allowed himself to be a pawn in the BJP's illegal usurpation of power", the …

Breaking : SC To Hear Tomorrow Plea By Sena-Congress-NCP Against Maharashtra Government Formation
5 years, 1 month ago

Breaking : SC To Hear Tomorrow Plea By Sena-Congress-NCP Against Maharashtra Government Formation

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hold a special sitting tomorrow at 11.30 AM to hear the petition filed by Congress, Shiv Sena and NCP against the formation of BJP government in Maharashtra.The matter will be considered by a bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna.. The petition was filed today evening challenging the decision of Maharashtra Governor …

Maharashtra Governor's invite to Fadnavis, oath taking ceremony illegal: Shiv Sena files plea in SC
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra Governor's invite to Fadnavis, oath taking ceremony illegal: Shiv Sena files plea in SC

India Today  

The Shiv Sena, Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party filed in a petition in the Supreme Court on Saturday, against the "arbitrary and malafide actions/decisions" of Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari in swearing-in Devendra Fadnavis as the chief minister. The month-long political impasse in Maharashtra ended dramatically on Saturday morning with Devendra Fadnavis returning as the chief minister, backed by NCP's …

Maharashtra Governor acted fairly in recommending President's Rule: Legal experts
5 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra Governor acted fairly in recommending President's Rule: Legal experts

India Today  

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari has not committed "any unconstitutional act" by recommending President's rule in the state, legal experts said on Tuesday. Echoing his views, senior advocate Ajit Kumar Sinha said that the governor has "acted fairly", and in such a matter where no party has come up before him with numbers to prove majority, he can certainly use …

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