Latest! 《In the case related to the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court today called for the letters related to formation of the government in the state. The Court asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to place on record two letters - the letter by the Governor inviting the BJP to form the government, and the letter of support of Devendra Fadnavis, who was appointed Chief Minister of Maharashtra yesterday. The Court will then pass appropriate orders tomorrow. Notice has also been issued to Fadnavis, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, the State of Maharashtra, and the Union of India.》
(Ref.: < https://barandbench.com/breaking-maharashtra-political-crisis-supreme-court-asks-for-production-of-letters-related-to-govt-formation-to-pass-orders-tomorrow/?fbclid=IwAR3zhG6u1mz3BxKJr-TpBu8mJXw82dLF2sjsykdmnXA0FgQTP6b4aQ-lgac >.) Further updates. I. 《The parties had sought an urgent hearing tonight, but the court has agreed to hear the petition at 11.30 am on Sunday. At present, Chief Justice of India SA Bobde <https://twitter.com/barandbench/status/1198246196164227078>is in Tirupati with his family members, and is scheduled to be there till Sunday, according to *Bar and Bench*. The petition also asked for the floor test to be done within 24 hours so as to prevent any further horse-trading.》 (Ref.: < https://scroll.in/latest/944681/maharashtra-sena-ncp-congress-move-sc-against-government-formation-seek-floor-test-in-24-hours >.) II. 《Nov 23, 20199:55 pm (IST) We Have Support of 50 MLAs: NCP | NCP says it has the support of 50 MLAs. Only 4 MLAs, including Ajit Pawar, are not with Sharad Pawar. When asked about 17 missing MLAs, NCP clarifies that they couldn't reach by 4.30 but all are in touch with the party. Nov 23, 20199:53 pm (IST) What Will The Supreme Court Do? |Chief Justice SA Bobde was part of the bench the last time a similar situation happened in Karnataka (Opposition claiming that a minority govt has been sworn-in). At that time, the SC gave the largest party (BJP) 48 hours to cobble a majority and prove it in a floor test. Nov 23, 20199:51 pm (IST) SC Should Immediately Order a Floor Test: Cong | Speaking to reporters outside the Supreme Court, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala says ...》 (Ref.: < https://www.news18.com/news/politics/maharashtra-govt-formation-live-updates-shiv-sena-cm-fadnavis-congress-nationalist-congress-party-ajit-sharad-pawar-thackeray-mumbai-2397239.html >.) III. 《8. President Kovind was woken up and asked to sign a notification revoking Central rule in Maharashtra. He did this at 5:47 am. But the president could only act based on a recommendation of the cabinet, and there appears to have been no cabinet meeting or recommendation to that effect. The government says it took recourse to Rule 12 of the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, which says the “Prime Minister may, in any case or classes of cases permit or condone a departure from these rules, to the extent he deems necessary.” However, this rule’s primary purpose is to deal with a “situation of extreme urgency or unforeseen contingency”, according to the Cabinet Secretariat. And the swearing in of a chief minister in this manner can hardly be considered a matter of “extreme urgency” – unless the government had something to hide.》 (Ref.: < https://thewire.in/politics/maharashtra-amit-shah-narendra-modi-democracy>.) IV. For a vivid graphical representation of the timeline of developments: < https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10221127865091408&id=1387786704 >. Evidently, whether the Court shows some spine would be very crucial. The last time, in case of Karnataka, *the directive to televise live the assembly proceedings to determine the majority completely upended the sinister plot by the Modi-Shah duo, based on money and coercive powers of the state*. That an early hearing has at all been granted leaves some space for hopes, despite the Court's recent track record. If, in this high-stake game the result perchance goes against the BJP, it'll definitely be a significant blow. Sukla On Sat, 23 Nov 2019, 17:47 Sukla Sen <[email protected] wrote: > [On an earlier occasion, in Karnataka, the "Chowkidar" and his Sancho > Panza had failed, pretty miserably. > This time, their grip is even stronger. > > A very senior retired Supreme Court judge has, just the other day, advised > the Court to have some spine: < > https://www.news18.com/news/india/show-some-backbone-retired-sc-judge-urges-new-cji-to-restore-top-courts-credibility-2393699.html > >. > Too sad. > And shameful. > Apart from being too disturbing.] > > November 23, 2019 04:22 PM IST > > Maharashtra government formation | Randeep Singh Surjewala: Here are some > of the questions for BJP, PM Modi and Amit Shah on behalf of the people of > the country: > > 1. When and who presented BJP's claim to form the government? > > 2. How many BJP and NCP MLAs signed on the claim of forming the government? > > 3. When and how did the Governor of Maharashtra authenticate those > signatures? > > 4. At what time did the Governor recommend the removal of President's Rule > to the central government? > > 5. At what time did the Union Cabinet meet last night, what ministers were > there and at what time did the President recommend the removal of > President's Rule? > > 6. At what time was this recommendation sent to the President? > > 7. At what time did the President accept the recommendation of the removal > of President's Rule by the Union Cabinet? > > 8. At what time did the Governor invite Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar to take > oath? > > (Excerpted from: < > https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/current-affairs-trends/maharashtra-government-formation-live-updates-bjp-ncp-shiv-sena-sharad-pawar-devendra-fadnavis-uddhav-thackeray-ajit-pawar-4667161.html > >.) > -- Peace Is Doable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. 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