Today, On 2nd September, In the Presidential Reference hearing, CJI Gavai clarified that the Supreme Court will not decide the matter based on which political dispensation is in power or was in power, stressing focus only on constitutional interpretation.
Today, On 2nd September, in the Presidential Reference Row, CJI B.R. Gavai clarified that the Supreme Court is not dealing with issues of individual States but only interpreting constitutional provisions, stressing the focus remains on legal questions under Articles 200 and 201.
Today, On 2nd September, in the Presidential Reference Row, CJI B.R. Gavai clarified that the Supreme Court is not dealing with issues of individual States but only interpreting constitutional provisions, stressing the focus remains on legal questions under Articles 200 and 201.
During the Presidential Reference on Governor and President’s powers, Abhishek Manu Singhvi compared Justice Krishna Iyer’s lyrical English to Shashi Tharoor’s dictionary-heavy style. The Chief Justice of India remarked that reactions on this comparison cannot be stopped.
Today, on 28th August, during the Presidential Reference hearing, Day 6, Tamil Nadu told the Supreme Court that the bill may be illegal, but the constitutional scheme will not change the binding nature of the aid and advice, reinforcing the state’s position on the Governor’s role in assent.
Today, On 28th August, during the presidential reference hearing, Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi told the Supreme Court that the Governor cannot act as a judge and must assent to Bills, stressing that withholding powers cannot mean sleeping over Bills forever without action or decision.
Today, On 28th August, in the Presidential Reference Row, Tamil Nadu told the Supreme Court that a Governor cannot act like a super Chief Minister and is not part of the legislation of the State, stressing that his role is only limited to the legislative process.
Today, On 28th August, In the ongoing Presidential Reference before the Supreme Court, Centre told the Supreme Court that a Governor does not represent the Union of India but only the President, clarifying the constitutional position on gubernatorial authority during a key hearing on the scope of judicial review and Article 361.
Today, On 28th August, In the ongoing Presidential Reference before the Supreme Court,Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court that a State government is a constitutional body and cannot claim fundamental rights, stressing that it cannot move a writ petition under Article 32.
The Orissa High Court ruled that an accused person already in custody for one case can seek anticipatory bail in another case. The purpose of remand in the subsequent case is to facilitate investigation, not to equate to a fresh arrest. If remanded, the accused can seek regular bail but not anticipatory bail. This upholds the rights of both the accused and investigating agencies.
