Uddhav Thackeray vs Eknath Shinde : Live Updates From Supreme Court In Shiv Sena Case Hearing [March 16]

Sr Adv NK Kaul: Please let me just say this in 2 mins. Bommai was a case of two parties merging and a few MLAs withdrawing support.

SG Mehta: Let Dr Singhvi complete then I'll say...

Dr Singhvi: That's going to be a sur-rejoinder. Your lordships should allow for a note.

CJI DY Chandrachud: We thought allowing a note would be prejudicial to you.

SG Mehta: There are some new points raised by Mr Sibal, so allow me to file summary of my arguments.

CJI DY Chandrachud: If you want you can make the point in their presence in 5 mins.

The bench will resume hearings at 2 pm.

Sibal: It is with that hope that I make this plea to your lordships to allow this petition and set aside the order of the Governor. I'm obliged.

Sibal: I am absolutely certain that without the intervention of this court, we will, our democracy will be in danger because no government will be allowed to survive.

Sibal: This is an equally significant case. It's a moment in the history of this court where the future of democracy will be determined.

Sibal: The history of this court is the history of celebration of values of Constitution. There have been occassions like ADM Jabalpur which is in dissonance with what this court has done over years.

Sibal: This has severe consequences. I am holding an office- a parliamentary office. And I'm removed by a letter? Without giving any reasons?

Sibal: Nabam Rebia doesn't take into account the ambit of Article 179 of the constitution and the concept of removal under Article 179.