[Live Updates From Supreme Court] Maharashtra Govt. Formation Hearing [Day-2]

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25 Nov 2019 9:59 AM IST

  • [Live Updates From Supreme Court] Maharashtra Govt. Formation Hearing [Day-2]

    A three Judge Bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justices NV Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna to continue the hearing on the writ petition filed by Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress against the dramatic decision of the Maharashtra Governor to invite BJP to form government.In a Special Hearing on Sunday the Bench has sought the production before it the letter presented by BJP...

    A three Judge Bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justices NV Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna to continue the hearing on the writ petition filed by Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress against the dramatic decision of the Maharashtra Governor to invite BJP to form government.

    In a Special Hearing on Sunday the Bench has sought 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.


    Live Updates

    • 25 Nov 2019 11:20 AM IST

      J.Sanjiv Khanna asks whether the parties would address the Court on the issue of floor test.

      Solicitor General and Mukul Rohatgi oppose the Court issuing any interim order at this stage.

    • 25 Nov 2019 11:20 AM IST

      KS addresses horse trading allegation. "The horses are there, only the jockey has run away"

    • 25 Nov 2019 11:18 AM IST

      How can they say there's no prima facie case?

    • 25 Nov 2019 11:15 AM IST

      Now Kapil Sibal begins his submissions

    • 25 Nov 2019 11:15 AM IST

      J Khanna asks Singh "What is your stand for immediate floor test ?

      Singh- I can't go contrary to court's direction

    • 25 Nov 2019 11:14 AM IST

      Maninder Singh for Ajit Pawar: I acted as the Chief of NCP Legislative Party on Nov 22 (while extending support to Fadnavis). And Governor exercised discretion based on that

    • 25 Nov 2019 11:12 AM IST

      SG- if court issues interim order it will be promoting horse trading in such a case where entire stable is moved

    • 25 Nov 2019 11:12 AM IST

      J Khanna- everyone has said floor test must be conducted in 24 hrs

      SG- Court is Constitutionally barred from managing the house. Court can interfere if there's horse trading, but here there isn't

    • 25 Nov 2019 11:10 AM IST

      Now Senior Advocate Maninder Singh begins his submissions for Ajit Pawar

    • 25 Nov 2019 11:09 AM IST

      Rohatgi explaining the procedure for floor test. Pro tem speaker has to be appointed. MLAs need to take oath. Ten floor test is held

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