The Delhi Assembly Secretariat told the High Court that Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia’s challenge to the Privileges Committee summons in the ‘Phansi Ghar’ case is premature. It said the panel is only verifying facts and no breach of privilege or contempt proceedings have been initiated yet.
Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Privileges Committee summons over alleged misuse of Rs 1 crore public funds to renovate the so-called “Phansi Ghar” inside the Assembly. The AAP leaders claim the proceedings are unconstitutional and beyond the committee’s powers.
Today, On 10th November, The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on implementing women’s reservation in Parliament, observing that the Constitution guarantees political and social equality and that women, who form nearly 48 percent of the population, deserve equal political representation and participation.
New Delhi, February 25: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has raised serious concerns over the delay in presenting the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report. He pointed out that the High Court made strong remarks on the issue and accused the previous government of violating constitutional norms.
Today, On 18th October, the Delhi High Court requested a response from the Speaker regarding former MLA Kartar Singh Tanwar’s appeal against his disqualification under anti-defection laws. Tanwar argues the decision was made hastily without a personal hearing. The next hearing is scheduled for December 9, 2024.
The Delhi High Court Today overturned the suspension of seven BJP MLAs from the Legislative Assembly, allowing their reinstatement. The legislators had challenged their suspension, arguing that it contravened established rules. This ruling is pivotal in the ongoing tussle between AAP and BJP, signifying the judiciary’s role in balancing legislative authority and individual assembly members’ rights.
Today (February 27), the Delhi High Court reserved its order regarding the petitions filed by seven BJP MLAs contesting their indefinite suspension from the legislative assembly. Their suspension stemmed from disruptions during Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena’s address at the commencement of the budget session.
The Delhi High Court questioned seven suspended BJP MLAs about the possibility of apologizing to the lieutenant governor for their disruptions during his address at the Delhi Assembly. The court’s attention was directed to this matter, with senior advocates indicating the importance of upholding the dignity of the lieutenant governor’s office. The MLAs expressed readiness to offer apologies.