January 28, 2022
1 min read

SC sets aside suspension of 12 BJP MLAs from Maha Assembly

The suspensions came after the legislators had misbehaved with the then Speaker-in-Chair, Bhaskar Jadhav for refusing them sufficient time to speak….reports Asian Lite News

Terming it unconstitutional and arbitrary, the Supreme Court on Friday set aside the year-long suspension of 12 BJP MLAs from the Maharashtra Assembly.

A bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar said the suspension could have only been for a session of the House. It further added that the resolution for suspending the 12 BJP MLAs for a year was illegal and declared it ineffective.

On January 19, the top court reserved the verdict on petitions challenging the one-year suspension of the 12 BJP MLAs from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for their alleged misconduct and misbehaviour in the House in July, last year.

A battery of senior advocates — Mahesh Jethmalani, Mukul Rohatgi, Neeraj Kishan Kaul, and Siddharth Bhatnagar — argued for the suspended legislators. The senior advocates were assisted by advocates Siddharth Dharmadhikari and Abhikalp Pratap Singh.

Senior advocate C.A. Sundaram, representing the Maharashtra government, argued the act of suspending a member from the Legislative Assembly for one year is not barred by the Constitution. The petitioners’ counsel contended that merely exercising inherent power can the House act contrary to the constitution, and no preliminary power can go beyond the Constitution or fundamental rights.

The petitioners argued that there was no justification of suspension, which affects the right of the constituency. Rohatgi emphasized that the decision of 1-year suspension is grossly irrational, as there was non-compliance with natural justice.

During the hearing, the top court had observed that the suspension of 12 BJP MLAs from the Maharashtra Assembly in July, for a year, for misbehaving with the presiding officer in chair, both inside and outside the Assembly, was “worse than expulsion”.

The suspensions came after the legislators had misbehaved with the then Speaker-in-Chair, Bhaskar Jadhav for refusing them sufficient time to speak.

The suspended BJP legislators include — Ashish Shelar, Girish Mahajan, Atul Bhatkalkar, Jaykumar Rawal, Yogesh Sagar, Narayan Kuch, Abhimanyu Pawar, Sanjay Kute, Ram Satpute, Parag Alvani, Kirtikumar Bhangadiya and Harish Pimpale.

ALSO READ: U’khand BJP using social media platforms to reach out to voter

Previous Story

In Covid times, voters are silent

Next Story

‘Gap between support, aspiration to combat climate change’

Latest from India News

India, Maldives Strengthen Digital Ties

Abdulla, on a four-day India visit, praised Parliament’s use of technology and AI, requesting Birla’s support to digitize Maldives’ Majlis….reports Asian Lite News India reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Maldives in

Modi Urges Global Unity on AI

PM Modi urged the world to reflect on innovation and governance, stressing the need for inclusive access, especially in the Global South..reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Artificial

Bharat’s Global Vibrance Echoes in Canada

The outreach event spotlighted the rise of India as a global soft power and the tremendous progress made over the last one decade through various path breaking initiatives….reports Asian Lite News In

Modi, Macron to Lead AI Action Summit Today

Focus on Innovation, Ethical AI Development, and Bilateral Cooperation Prime Minister Narendra Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit today alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, bringing together global leaders and top tech

Macron’s Paris Affair with PM Modi, US V-P Vance

During their their conversation, PM Modi congratulated Vance on his electoral victory…reports Asian Lite News In a warm display of camaraderie, French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Fitch Raises India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 6.2%

The rating agency reduced its estimate for 10 emerging economies

Navy Chief discusses closer ties with New Zealand counterpart

Admiral Hari Kumar was also honoured to be invited as