Today, On 25th July, Supreme Court, stating “Under Article 32 Plea Is Permitted,” allows Kerala to withdraw petition challenging Governor’s inaction, despite Centre’s suggestion to refer the matter to a larger bench due to pending constitutional questions.
With Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigning on Sunday, the state’s political landscape has been thrust into uncertainty. The immediate challenge for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is to finalize his successor, but party insiders suggest that the central leadership may opt to delay this decision to reach a broader consensus. This has raised the possibility of President’s Rule being imposed in the state, at least temporarily.
Today, On 6th February, A Supreme Court bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan framed key questions in the dispute between the Tamil Nadu government and the Governor over withholding assent to bills. The court is hearing arguments from senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, representing the state. The issue revolves around the Governor’s delay in approving legislation passed by the Assembly. The case highlights ongoing tensions between the state government and the Raj Bhavan.
The Delhi High Court will consider whether Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports can be disclosed publicly before being presented in the Assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a special Assembly session to table these reports ahead of the upcoming Delhi elections. The matter holds significance as it could influence public opinion during the election period. The court’s decision is awaited on this crucial issue.
The Delhi Secretariat stated that presenting Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports at this stage would serve no purpose since the legislative assembly session concludes in February. It emphasized that the Speaker’s authority to convene assembly sittings is an internal matter, falling beyond the scope of judicial scrutiny. This aligns with the assembly’s procedural independence and established practices.
Today, On 6th November, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passed a resolution calling for dialogue to restore Article 370, which granted special status to the region. BJP members opposed the motion, claiming it was not on the agenda, leading to chaos in the assembly. The resolution emphasizes the importance of the special status for Jammu and Kashmir’s identity and rights.
Omar Abdullah expressed concerns over the Centre’s plans to nominate five BJP members to Jammu and Kashmir’s Legislative Assembly, warning of potential legal challenges and heightened political tensions. He emphasized the importance of consultation and cooperation between local leadership and the Centre to avoid unnecessary conflict and maintain stability in the region.
A plea to the Supreme Court seeks the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood, arguing that delaying this step undermines federalism and citizens’ rights. Petitioners contend that elections lack significance without statehood, emphasizing the region’s historical relationship with India and the need for autonomy and democratic integrity in governance.