‘Phansi Ghar’ Row: Kejriwal, Sisodia’s Plea Against Privileges Panel Notice Is Premature, Delhi Assembly Tells High Court

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.

Phansi Ghar Row: Delhi High Court Refuses Interim Relief to Kejriwal, Sisodia in Privileges Committee Summons Case

Delhi High Court declined to stay the privileges committee proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia over alleged misuse of funds in the ‘Phansi Ghar’ renovation case. The Court will now decide the maintainability of their plea on December 12.

Delhi High Court Questions Maintainability of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia Plea Against Assembly Privilege Committee Summons

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday raised doubts over the maintainability of Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia’s plea challenging a summons from the Assembly’s Privileges Committee regarding the alleged misuse of funds for the “Phansi Ghar” renovation. The court adjourned the hearing till tomorrow.

‘Phansi Ghar’ Row: Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia Move Delhi High Court Against Assembly Panel Summons

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.

Justice Yadav Removal Row: Rajya Sabha Confirms 44 MPs’ Signatures, Kapil Sibal & 9 Others Yet To Verify

In the move to remove Justice Shekhar Yadav, the Rajya Sabha has confirmed signatures of 44 MPs. However, Kapil Sibal and nine other parliamentarians are yet to verify their support for the motion officially.