A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Girish Kulkarni of #BombayHighCourt is hearing a petition by Ratan Luth regarding delay in nomination of 12 MLCs by #Maharashtra #governor @BSKoshyari as recommended by Council of Ministers.
Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Anil Singh argued for #UnionGovt that Governor has "discretionary power" to nominate MLCs based on the recommendation.
CJ- But "duty" is still there (to act/speak). Can't escape from this (noimination), something has to be said.
CJ- But "duty" is still there (to act/speak). Can't escape from this (noimination), something has to be said.
Justice Kulkarni pointed out that Governor was expected to act "independently" devoid of any "political influence".
An intervention application has been filed by sitting MLC Vinayak Mete. Senior Counsel Harish Salve will argue for Mete after ASG completes his arguments.
Salve unable to argue due to personal difficulty. HC does not allow intervener to file written note.
#BombayHighCourt reserves order in the petition by Ratan Luth regarding delay in nomination of 12 MLCs by #Maharashtra #governor @BSKoshyari as recommended by Council of Ministers.
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