Subhash Desai vs Principal Secretary, Governor of Maharashtra and others — Maharashtra Political Crisis

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1. News15 May 2023

   Maharashtra Political Crisis: The Limits of Supreme Court’s Expiations

   While the Court made a legally cogent decision on substantive legal questions in the Maharashtra Political Crisis, its effect on the ground and for the Shiv...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Supreme Court recently reviewed the political crisis in Maharashtra, focusing on the actions taken by the Governor and the Speaker during the change in government. This update highlights the court's struggle to balance its role as a legal referee with the need to avoid interfering in internal political matters. Essentially, the court is defining the boundaries of its power when deciding whether political decisions made by state officials were fair or followed the law.

   scobserver.in
2. News12 May 2023

   Key takeaways from Supreme Court’s Maharashtra verdict

   Passing a unanimous judgement on the various issues related to the split in Shiv Sena in June 2022, the Supreme Court Thursday made strong observations about...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Supreme Court ruled that the Governor was wrong to call for a floor test because there was no evidence that the ruling party had lost its majority. The court also stated that the Speaker should not have recognized the rebel faction as the official party leadership without a proper investigation. While the government remains in power, the court clarified that the previous Chief Minister could have been reinstated if he had not resigned before the vote.

   indianexpress.com