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 is a possibility of. 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 is a possibility of horse trading, it becomes incumbent upon the Court to act to protect democratic values. An immediate floor test, in such a case, might be the most effective mechanism to do so, the bench of Justices NV Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna said in the order. It was also contended by Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi that the Court cannot sit in appeal over the Governor's order to set the dates for the floor test.

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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 …

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 …

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 deliver the judgment in Shiv Sena case tomorrow
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court to deliver the judgment in Shiv Sena case tomorrow

Live Mint  

The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is likely to deliver the judgment on the Maharashtra political crisis tomorrow, 11 May. Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday said the current state government has the majority no matter what decision comes out, in comments coming ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict expected soon on a plea seeking the disqualification of …

Shiv Sena Case | How Can Court Reinstate A CM Who Did Not Face Floor Test? Supreme Court Asks Uddhav Thackeray Side
1 year, 9 months ago

Shiv Sena Case | How Can Court Reinstate A CM Who Did Not Face Floor Test? Supreme Court Asks Uddhav Thackeray Side

Live Law  

On the final day of the hearings in matter pertaining to the rift in Shivsena party between the Uddhav Thackeray and the Eknath Shinde faction, the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court enquired from the Thackeray faction how the Court could reinstate a Chief Minister who had not faced the floor test.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, …

Maharashtra political crisis | Floor test will prevent horse-trading: Supreme Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis | Floor test will prevent horse-trading: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dashed the hopes of Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government to retain power in Maharashtra by refusing to stay a floor test called for by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on June 30 on a request made by Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis. “We are not staying the floor test,” Justice Kant …

Uddhav quits as CM after SC allows floor test to go ahead
2 years, 6 months ago

Uddhav quits as CM after SC allows floor test to go ahead

Hindustan Times  

Uddhav Thackeray resigned as Maharashtra chief minister on Wednesday, minutes after the Supreme Court refused to stall a floor test that his Maha Vikas Aghadi government was set to lose, ending a crisis that erupted last week after dozens of Shiv Sena lawmakers rebelled against his authority. The bench also issued notices to the principal secretary to Koshyari, the state …

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 & …

BREAKING: Supreme Court Allows Jailed MLAs Nawab Malik & Anil Deshmukh To Participate In Tomorrow's Floor Test In Maharashtra Assembly
2 years, 6 months ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court Allows Jailed MLAs Nawab Malik & Anil Deshmukh To Participate In Tomorrow's Floor Test In Maharashtra Assembly

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has permitted jailed Maharashtra MLAs Nawab Malik and Anil Deshmukh to vote in the floor test, which the Governor has ordered to be held tomorrow to test the majority of the Maha Vikas Aghadi Government. The Top Court gave green signal for the floor test to be held tomorrow.Since they are in judicial custody in cases registered …

Breaking: Maharashtra Floor Test- Supreme Court To Pronounce Order At 9 PM Today-LIVE UPDATES
2 years, 6 months ago

Breaking: Maharashtra Floor Test- Supreme Court To Pronounce Order At 9 PM Today-LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today at 5PM the petition filed by Shiv Sena Chief Whip Sunil Prabhu challenging the Maharashtra Governor's direction to the Chief Minister to prove majority of Maha Vikas Aghadi Government by taking floor test in the Assembly tomorrow.Senior Advocate Dr AM Singhvi mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a vacation bench comprising Justices Surya …

Breaking: Maharashtra Floor Test- Supreme Court To Pronounce Order At 9 PM Today-LIVE UPDATES
2 years, 6 months ago

Breaking: Maharashtra Floor Test- Supreme Court To Pronounce Order At 9 PM Today-LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today at 5PM the petition filed by Shiv Sena Chief Whip Sunil Prabhu challenging the Maharashtra Governor's direction to the Chief Minister to prove majority of Maha Vikas Aghadi Government by taking floor test in the Assembly tomorrow.Senior Advocate Dr AM Singhvi mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a vacation bench comprising Justices Surya …

Breaking: Maharashtra Floor Test- Supreme Court To Pronounce Order At 9 PM Today-LIVE UPDATES
2 years, 6 months ago

Breaking: Maharashtra Floor Test- Supreme Court To Pronounce Order At 9 PM Today-LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today at 5PM the petition filed by Shiv Sena Chief Whip Sunil Prabhu challenging the Maharashtra Governor's direction to the Chief Minister to prove majority of Maha Vikas Aghadi Government by taking floor test in the Assembly tomorrow.Senior Advocate Dr AM Singhvi mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a vacation bench comprising Justices Surya …

Breaking: Maharashtra Floor Test- Supreme Court To Pronounce Order At 9 PM Today-LIVE UPDATES
2 years, 6 months ago

Breaking: Maharashtra Floor Test- Supreme Court To Pronounce Order At 9 PM Today-LIVE UPDATES

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today at 5PM the petition filed by Shiv Sena Chief Whip Sunil Prabhu challenging the Maharashtra Governor's direction to the Chief Minister to prove majority of Maha Vikas Aghadi Government by taking floor test in the Assembly tomorrow.Senior Advocate Dr AM Singhvi mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a vacation bench comprising Justices Surya …

Maha: MVA Will Have to Move SC Against Governor's Letter for Floor Test, Says Cong's Prithviraj Chavan
2 years, 6 months ago

Maha: MVA Will Have to Move SC Against Governor's Letter for Floor Test, Says Cong's Prithviraj Chavan

News 18  

Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday said Maharashtra’s ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi will have to move the Supreme Court against Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s letter mandating the Uddhav Thackeray-led dispensation to face a floor test on June 30. Governor Koshyari has asked the Maharashtra Legislature Secretary to hold a floor test of the Shiv Sena-led government at 11 am …

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 crisis: Supreme Court agrees to sit after court hours today to hear challenge to floor test
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra crisis: Supreme Court agrees to sit after court hours today to hear challenge to floor test

The Hindu  

Amidst the frenzy of political churnings in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court decided to sit beyond normal working hours, at 5 p.m., on Wednesday to hear a petition filed by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's camp challenging a floor test called by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Thursday to glean whether the Maha Vikas Aghadi government still enjoys majority in the House. …

​Litmus Test Today for 4-Day-Old Sena-BJP Combine as Team Shinde Faces Trust Vote
2 years, 6 months ago

​Litmus Test Today for 4-Day-Old Sena-BJP Combine as Team Shinde Faces Trust Vote

News 18  

It’s D-Day for the four-day-old Shiv Sena-BJP government as it faces the floor test on Monday during the special two-day session of the Legislative Assembly after Uddhav Thackeray quit in the face of a rebellion engineered by now chief minister Eknath Shinde. The test of strength comes a day after BJP’s Rahul Narvekar was elected Speaker — a significant move …

Maharashtra political crisis: SC to hear Sena’s plea against floor test today
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis: SC to hear Sena’s plea against floor test today

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear at 5pm a plea by ruling Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu against the Maharashtra governor’s direction to chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove the majority of his government in the assembly on Thursday at 11am. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi mentioned the matter before the bench on behalf of Prabhu, complaining …

Supreme Court to hear Sena's plea against floor test at 5pm, ‘urgency that…’
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Sena's plea against floor test at 5pm, ‘urgency that…’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear Shiv Sena's plea against the Governor's floor test order at 5pm given the urgency that has been created. Supreme Court to hear Sena's plea against floor test at 5pm, ‘urgency that…’ Follow LIVE updates from Maharashtra political crisis Mentioning the case before Justice Surya Kant, Singhvi said the floor test is …

Shiv Sena moves SC against Maharashtra governor's call for floor test tomorrow
2 years, 6 months ago

Shiv Sena moves SC against Maharashtra governor's call for floor test tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu approached the Supreme Court on Wednesday after Maharashtra governor directed chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove majority on the floor of the legislative assembly tomorrow. This comes soon after Sena MP Sanjay Raut said that the Uddhav Thackeray faction will challenge governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's decision in Supreme Court to call for a floor …

What Is A "Floor Test"? Explained With Important Supreme Court Judgments
2 years, 6 months ago

What Is A "Floor Test"? Explained With Important Supreme Court Judgments

Live Law  

Amidst the political imbroglio in Maharashtra, the Governor has directed the Maha Vikas Aghadi Government to take a 'floor test' and demonstrate that it still enjoys the confidence of the Legislature on the floor of the Legislative Assembly on June 30. to this rule can be made only under extraordinary situations, where because of the existence of 'all pervasive atmosphere …

Uddhav Thackeray's floor test to be live telecast: Governor's 7 instructions
2 years, 6 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray's floor test to be live telecast: Governor's 7 instructions

Hindustan Times  

In his letter asking Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to face the floor test on Thursday at 11 am, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has listed the instructions that have to be followed during the trust vote. The Governor's letter comes after Maharashtra BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis visited the Governor on Tuesday night after returning from Delhi and submitted a letter …

Maha political turmoil in final lap, Thackeray asked to face floor test tomorrow
2 years, 6 months ago

Maha political turmoil in final lap, Thackeray asked to face floor test tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has asked chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to face a floor test and prove his Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government’s majority by convening a special session of the state legislature at 11am on Thursday. Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has been asked to face a floor test and prove his majority by convening a special session …

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 …

What is a floor test that will decide the fate of Uddhav Thackeray and the MVA government in Maharashtra?
2 years, 6 months ago

What is a floor test that will decide the fate of Uddhav Thackeray and the MVA government in Maharashtra?

Firstpost  

The days of Uddhav Thackeray seem numbered as a floor test has been called where he will have to prove his majority in the Maharashtra Assembly. If he loses, the Shiv Sena boss will have to resign as chief minister The Maharashtra political crisis, now in its ninth day, entered what could be the last stage with Bharatiya Janata Party …

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 …

Floor test in Maharashtra? Here's what Shiv Sena, Shinde's rebel faction plan to do
2 years, 6 months ago

Floor test in Maharashtra? Here's what Shiv Sena, Shinde's rebel faction plan to do

India Today  

With the Maharashtra political crisis now also being fought in the Supreme Court, the embattled Shiv Sena is seeking legal advice on what recourse to take should the Governor call a floor test in the state legislative assembly. After the top court kept in abeyance the disqualification proceedings against the rebel MLAs, sources said the Shiv Sena is likely to …

Governor Can Direct Floor Test Even While House Is In Session : SC Approves MP Governor's Decision [Read Judgment]
4 years, 9 months ago

Governor Can Direct Floor Test Even While House Is In Session : SC Approves MP Governor's Decision [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday held that the power exercised by the Governor of Madhya Pradesh to convene the assembly for a floor test cannot be regarded as "constitutionally improper".In a 68-page judgment released on Monday, the Supreme Court affirmed its order passed on March 19 to hold floor test in the MP assembly for proving the majority of the …

Supreme Court orders M.P. floor test on March 20
4 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court orders M.P. floor test on March 20

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday noted that the state of political uncertainty in Madhya Pradesh cannot continue and advanced the floor test to March 20. This means that the floor test would not wait for the Speaker's decision on the resignation of the 16 rebel MLAs. Reading from the order, Justice Chandrachud said the court had consistently, from the nine-Bench …

[Breaking] SC Orders Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly Tomorrow For Kamal Nath Govt [Read Order]
4 years, 9 months ago

[Breaking] SC Orders Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly Tomorrow For Kamal Nath Govt [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that floor test should be held tomorrow in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for proving the majority of Kamal Nath Government.The test should be by show of hands, and should be videographed.A bench comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta passed the order in the petition filed by former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan …

Madhya Pradesh Congress Moves SC Seeking Access To MLAs Allegedly Held Captive By BJP
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh Congress Moves SC Seeking Access To MLAs Allegedly Held Captive By BJP

Live Law  

After the BJP approached the Supreme Court seeking directions for a floor test in the Madhya Pradesh assembly, now the Madhya Pradesh Congress Legislature Party has also moved the Apex Court. In its plea through the chief whip, the MPCLP has accused the Central Government and the state Government of Karnataka of abusing their power and overstepping Constitutional limits to …

[Breaking] SC Issues Notice On BJP Leaders' Plea For Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly; Posts Tomorrow
4 years, 9 months ago

[Breaking] SC Issues Notice On BJP Leaders' Plea For Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly; Posts Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on the writ petition filed by Bhartiya Janatha Party leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan and nine other BJP MLAs seeking immediate floor test for proving the majority of Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh assembly.The matter is posted tomorrow at 10.30 AM.Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the petitioners before the bench comprising Justices …

BREAKING: SC To Hear Tomorrow BJP's Plea For Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly [Read Petition]
4 years, 9 months ago

BREAKING: SC To Hear Tomorrow BJP's Plea For Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday the writ petition filed by Bhartiya Janatha Party leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan and nine other BJP MLAs seeking immediate floor test for proving the majority of Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh assembly.The petition led by the three-time former Chief Minister of MP was mentioned before the Mentioning Officer on Monday, upon which. …

Madhya Pradesh Floor Test LIVE Updates: SC to Hear BJP's Trust Vote Plea Tomorrow as Party Sees Red Over 10-day Breather to Kamal Nath Govt
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh Floor Test LIVE Updates: SC to Hear BJP's Trust Vote Plea Tomorrow as Party Sees Red Over 10-day Breather to Kamal Nath Govt

News 18  

Madhya Pradesh Floor Test LIVE Updates: The Madhya Pradesh Assembly was adjourned till March 26 today amid the demand by BJP MLAs to hold a floor test as directed by Governor Lalji Tandon. Earlier, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath wrote a letter to Governor Lalji Tandon, saying a trust vote would be “undemocratic” as Congress MLAs were held captive …

Supreme Court had ordered televised ‘open’ vote in house
5 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court had ordered televised ‘open’ vote in house

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday morning ordered the BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis to prove his government’s majority in a televised floor test “within 24 hours”. Stating that it is necessary to have a floor test to avoid horse trading, the apex court also asked Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to appoint a pro-tem Speaker who should administer oath to …

Why did it take three days for SC to order floor test, asks CPI
5 years, 1 month ago

Why did it take three days for SC to order floor test, asks CPI

India TV News  

The Communist Party of India on Tuesday wondered why the Supreme Court took three days to order a floor test in the Maharashtra Assembly when it could have issued the order on Sunday when it was hearing the matter for the first time. Reacting to the SC order, party general secretary D Raja told PTI that he was wondering why …

We will win: Sonia Gandhi welcomes Supreme Court order on Maharashtra floor test
5 years, 1 month ago

We will win: Sonia Gandhi welcomes Supreme Court order on Maharashtra floor test

India TV News  

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi welcomed the Supreme Court's order to hold a floor test in Maharashtra within 24 hours or by tomorrow. The court has given 30 hours, we can prove the majority in 30 minutes.” Congress’s Prithviraj Chavan said, “Tomorrow, at 11 am, members to take an oath and at 5 pm Pro-tem Speaker to hold Floor Test …

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. …

Maharashtra govt formation: Supreme Court orders floor test tomorrow
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra govt formation: Supreme Court orders floor test tomorrow

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court today asked the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in Maharashtra to prove its majority on the floor of the assembly by Wednesday within 5 pm. The state governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari had earlier asked the state government to take the floor test in two weeks' time from Devendra Fadnavis' swearing-in. The Shiv Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party and …

Maharashtra: Supreme Court says floor test tomorrow by 5 pm
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra: Supreme Court says floor test tomorrow by 5 pm

India Today  

The Supreme Court has ordered a floor test tomorrow to determine the strength of the BJP-led Maharashtra government, which an opposition alliance says does not command majority support. WIN FOR 'MAHA VIKAS AGHADI' The Supreme Court's decision will be seen as a win for the Shiv Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress, the three members of an opposition …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Floor test? First show invite, support: Supreme Court
5 years, 1 month ago

Floor test? First show invite, support: Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Sunday directed the Centre to place before it the letter by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari inviting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to form the government and also letter submitted by Mr Fadnavis claiming majority support. A special bench comprising Justices N.V. Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjeev Khanna sought the two letters to be placed …

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 political drama: SC decision on timing of floor test tomorrow
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra political drama: SC decision on timing of floor test tomorrow

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Sunday commenced hearing on a plea filed by the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combine against the Maharashtra Governor's decision to swear in Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister. Sibal told the top court that the Governor is acting directly under orders of 'a political party' and therefore it should allow a Floor Test today itself. Why are they shying …

Maharashtra Political Crisis: SC to hear Sena-Congress-NCP plea on Maha floor test today at 11:30 am
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra Political Crisis: SC to hear Sena-Congress-NCP plea on Maha floor test today at 11:30 am

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Saturday agreed to hear a petition filed by Shiv Sena-Congress-National Congress Party seeking a floor test within 24 hours to avoid horse-trading and "illegal manoeuvres" in Maharashtra today. The three parties moved to Supreme Court seeking quashing of the Maharashtra Governor's decision to swear-in BJP's Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister, following which the court authorities confirmed …

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