SC finds States do not violate Constitution in appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers
1 year, 1 month ago

SC finds States do not violate Constitution in appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers in States on the ground that no such position exists in the Constitution. Chandrachud found no harm in the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers, reasoning that they were after all Members of Legislative Assemblies of the States and Ministers of State governments, and never mind the nomenclature. “Deputy Chief Ministers are first and foremost Ministers in the government of the State. But the petitioner, Public Political Party, said the appointments of Deputy Chief Ministers were motivated by religion and sectarian considerations.

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Not unconstitutional to appoint deputy chief ministers: Supreme Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Not unconstitutional to appoint deputy chief ministers: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The post of deputy chief minister may not be defined under the Constitution but there is no illegality in appointing senior leaders of the ruling party or a coalition of parties as deputy chief ministers, the Supreme Court observed on Monday, dismissing a public interest litigation that demanded the practice be struck down as being unconstitutional. The post …

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

Live Law  

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 …

Deputy CM Post Not Unconstitutional, He Has No Powers Of Chief Minister: Karnataka HC Rejects PIL [Read Order]
6 years, 8 months ago

Deputy CM Post Not Unconstitutional, He Has No Powers Of Chief Minister: Karnataka HC Rejects PIL [Read Order]

Live Law  

‘We are clearly of the view that with the consistent decisions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court as also of different High Courts, it is beyond the pale of doubt that mere description of any Minister in the Council of Ministers as Deputy Chief Minister does not confer the person concerned with any powers of the Chief Minister and does not …

Deputy CM Post Not Unconstitutional, He Has No Powers Of Chief Minister: Karnataka HC Rejects PIL [Read Order]
6 years, 8 months ago

Deputy CM Post Not Unconstitutional, He Has No Powers Of Chief Minister: Karnataka HC Rejects PIL [Read Order]

Live Law  

‘We are clearly of the view that with the consistent decisions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court as also of different High Courts, it is beyond the pale of doubt that mere description of any Minister in the Council of Ministers as Deputy Chief Minister does not confer the person concerned with any powers of the Chief Minister and does not …

SC Refuses To Stay P & H HC Judgment Quashing Parliamentary Secretaries Appointment
8 years, 5 months ago

SC Refuses To Stay P & H HC Judgment Quashing Parliamentary Secretaries Appointment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has refused to stay the Judgment of Punjab and Haryana High Court which had quashed the appointments of 18 Chief Parliamentary Secretaries in Punjab.The Bench headed by Justice Madan B. Lokur has issued notice on the special leave petitions preferred by the Punjab Government, adding that this case will be listed with a similar appeal moved by …

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