The Supreme Court today refused to pass an interim order on a fervent plea of Congress against the alleged illegal swearing-in of its rebel leader Kalikho Pul-led government in Arunachal Pradesh. The court said it can set the clock back if the Governor's actions are found unconstitutional. <br/><br/>A five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice J S Khehar reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions dealing with discretionary powers of the Governor to summon or advance the assembly sessions, saying it had the powers to undo the damage. It said the verdict in this case will not only have its effect in Arunachal Pradesh but is going to affect every state. <br/><br/>The bench, however, segregated two other sets of petition which were filed against the subsequent promulgation of President's Rule in the state and its revocation thereafter which led to the formation of a new government. <br/><br/>It has now fixed these pleas for hearing after the pronouncement of verdict on petitions dealing with Governor's discretionary powers in advancing the assembly session and setting the agenda of the House. Arunachal Pradesh was hit by political turmoil after 21 of 47 Congress MLAs in the 60-member house, impeached the state Speaker Rebia and elected dissident party leader Pul to replace Chief Minister Tuki.
News On AIR | February 22, 2016 7:20 PM
SC refuses to pass interim order on Cong's plea against swearing-in of Arunachal CM