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 received assurances from Assembly authorities that the indefinite suspension of seven BJP MLAs was not to suppress dissent. The proceedings against the suspended MLAs by the privileges committee would be expedited. The court considered petitions challenging their suspension, with the next hearing scheduled for February 26. The suspended MLAs argue that their suspension violates applicable rules.
The Delhi High Court hears BJP MLAs’ plea against suspension, accusing AAP of politicizing the matter by comparing it to Raghav Chadha’s suspension. The suspended MLAs argue their suspension is unconstitutional and politically motivated, hindering democratic processes. The court instructed the MLAs to meet the Speaker, indicating the significant implications of the case on legislative authority and democratic values.
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.