VakashaSNov 26, 2019

At Supreme Court, where Justices Ramana, Bhushan & Khanna will soon be announcing their order in #MaharashtraGovtFormation case.

Will they order a floor test in 24 hrs? 48? Will they say governors decision to give 14 days is fine?

All updates @[email protected] https://www.thequint.com/news/india/maharashtra-government-floor-test-bjp-shiv-sena-ncp-congress-live-updates

Maharashtra: SC Asks for Guv’s Letter, No Call on Floor Test Yet

Catch all the live updates from the drama of Maharashtra’s government formation here.

Show threadVakashaSNov 26, 2019
#MaharashtraGovtFormation Case:
Here's what happened in court yesterday, with sparring between Solicitor General Tushar Mehta & Mukul Rohatgi on one side for Centre and BJP, and Kapil Sibal & Abhishek Manu Singhvi for Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress on the other
https://twitter.com/VakashaS/status/1198850720763645952?s=19
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“#MaharashtraGovtFormation BREAKING: Order to be pronounced by Supreme Court at 10:30 am tomorrow by Justices NV Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna. @TheQuint”

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Show threadVakashaSNov 26, 2019
#MaharashtraCrisis : Order copies have been brought in. Judges set to enter any time now. @[email protected]
Show threadVakashaSNov 26, 2019

#MaharashtraCrisis :

The bench is here. Justice NV Ramana reading out order.

Notes there is dispute over role of judiciary in such cases, need to ensure institutional comity without judicial interference. @[email protected]

Show threadVakashaSNov 26, 2019
He notes that there are issues of law which have to be addressed. However, at interim stage, have to find a way to balance the competing claims while also promoting constitutional morality.
@[email protected]
Show threadVakashaS

#MaharashtraCrisis BIG BREAKING:

Justice Ramana says that "with a view to prevent horse trading", SC orders Governor to ensure floor test to be conducted by 5 pm on 27 November.
- No secret ballot
- Must be live telecast
- By pro tem speaker
@[email protected]

Nov 26, 2019 at 5:12amWeb
Show threadVakashaSNov 26, 2019

#MaharashtraGovtFormation Case:

This is an interim order. The broader issues re judicial review of Governor's decision to be heard by this bench as well. All parties to provide responses and further submissions on these issues within 8 weeks. @[email protected]

Show threadAmit Ramesan 🇮🇳Nov 26, 2019

Phew!!

Thanks for the live updates.

@VakashaS

Show threadSharada RamanathanNov 26, 2019
@VakashaS why no secret ballot?
Show threadVakashaSNov 26, 2019
@sharadaramanathan Can't check for compliance with whip. Would allow to contradict publicly given statements. It's a good thing
Show threadSharada RamanathanNov 26, 2019
@VakashaS hmm
Show threadRPNov 26, 2019
@VakashaS will this actually help? Seems like it could've been ordered today itself, considering that the bigger issue of judicial review of governor's actions will be heard later. No secret ballots + live telecast brings a measure of transparency but it's difficult to see how added time won't play into the ruling party's hands.