Maharashtra Political Crisis Live Updates
The apex court was hearing Eknathi’s plea Shinde Group challenging disqualification notice issued by Deputy Speaker on 16 Rebel MLAs as well as the appointment of Ajay Chaudhary as the leader of the Shiv Sena Legislature Party.
Here are the key points of today’s hearing:
Interim relief to rebel MLAs
Giving relief to the rebel MLAs, a vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and JB Pardiwala in its order said, “As an interim measure, the time given by the Deputy Speaker to the petitioners or other similar MLAs to submit their submissions.” Till today 5.30 pm, has been extended till 12th July. The petitioner or other MLA is free to present his reply in the writ petition without prejudice to his rights.”
Notice to Vice President, Others
Acting on a petition by rebel leader Eknath Shinde challenging the disqualification notices issued to him and 15 other MLAs last week, the Supreme Court bench also issued notice to the deputy speaker. narhari zirwalchief whip Sunil Prabhulegislature party leader anil chaudhary and center.
They have been asked to file their reply within five days.
Deputy Speaker asked to file affidavit
The Supreme Court has asked Jirwal to file an affidavit and take on record the no-confidence notices served to him by the rebel MLAs. During the hearing, the Shiv Sena rebels argued that the deputy speaker is not competent to decide the disqualification petition if any notice for their own removal is pending.
The bench also observed that the issue before the court is whether the deputy speaker can decide the disqualification petitions against the legislators when there has been a demand by the legislators themselves to remove the deputy speaker.
floor test
Supreme Court refuses to pass any interim order on Shiv Sena’s plea that no floor test should be held in Maharashtra Assembly till the next date of hearing. Supreme Court refuses to pass interim order on floor test saying, “We cannot pass order on floor test as it will create unnecessary complications. If anything illegal happens, you can always approach this court.” ”
security for legislators
On a request to provide protection to 39 MLAs alleging threats, SC records statement of Maharashtra government’s standing counsel that adequate steps have already been taken and state government will ensure that no damage to life, liberty or property Don’t arrive of legislators.
During the hearing, senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, appearing for Eknath Shinde and others, told the Supreme Court that these MLAs have been threatened and that “the bodies of 40 MLAs will come back to Mumbai”.
(with inputs from agencies)