Maharashtra power struggle: Resigning from the post of CM was the biggest mistake of Uddhav, why did Harish Salve say this in the constitution bench of SC?
After the debate of Thackeray faction, the debate of Shinde faction started. But it will take up arguments today as lawyers sought more time.
Harish Salve told the court that Uddhav Thackeray’s resignation from the post of Chief Minister was the biggest mistake. The Constitution Bench cannot direct the resignation of the Chief Minister to be returned. If necessary, the governor can direct a floor test. Harish Salve said that all these processes cannot be canceled by coming to the Supreme Court, which is hearing the power struggle in the state. After the debate of Thackeray faction, the debate of Shinde faction started. But it will take up arguments today as lawyers sought more time. Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul and senior advocate Harish Salve of the Shinde faction had a vigorous argument today. Along with this, Solitaire General Tushar Mehta will appear on behalf of the Governor.
Harish Salve’s argument
– The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly has constitutional powers. They have the right to decide. Which is the real Shiv Sena? The Election Commission has clarified this.
Shiv Sena has split within the party. In the case of power struggle, the Speaker had to lose his post due to lack of majority. Which is the real party? The Central Election Commission has clarified this.
– Majority test is not held in the Raj Bhavan but in the Legislature. Hence the majority test cannot be questioned.
Majority test is not wrong if no mistrust is created.
– Can the court give instructions to the speaker of the assembly? Such a question Ed. Harish Salve has got a place in the constitution bench.
– The Constitution Bench cannot direct the resignation of the Chief Minister to be returned. If necessary, the governor can direct a floor test. All these processes cannot be canceled by coming to the Supreme Court.