Constitution Bench of #SupremeCourt led by Justice KM Joseph to hear plea seeking a more foolproof system of appointments for Election Commission of India members.
Adv Prashant Bhushan: This is a serious issue. Several reports have been filed in this regard. Currently the PM has the say. Dr Ambedkar has said it would not be fair or proper to leave the selection only to the government, but it has suited every govt, suggestion is it..
SG: This needs hearing.
Bhushan: should be by a neutral committee.
Sr Adv Gopal Sankaranarayanan informs Bench about connected petition.
Bhushan: It's not a long issue. Pleadings are complete.
Bench: we'll list on November 9.
SG: No Objections, but only issue is there...
SG: is a Constitution Bench on that day, the Delhi Service matter. December January there are very few dates.
Bhushan: govt has other law officers also, competent ones .
SG: He always has to be nasty. I will ignore.
Gopal S: AG has been asked to assist in this.
SG: Thank you Gopal, I've also read the order.
Gopal: Sorry
SG: You should be.
Gopal: Only said it would be convenient if his assistance is sought.
SG: Must tell him ld AG has assigned mr Balbir Singh.
Bench: November 16?
Bhushan says he's happy with anyone making common compilation.
SG: Mr Gopal and Ashwini Upadhyay.
Justice Roy: Have someone young.
SG: I think we both come in that category.
Bench: Alright.
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The Supreme Court is hearing an appeal against a division bench order of the Madras HC setting aside single-judge order cancelling election of E Palaniswami as AIADMK General Secretary.
Bombay High Court is hearing plea by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya seeking quashing of his own FIR on the ground that it was not properly recorded and not at his instance.
Justice Shah: You never disclosed the baby was not born in Bellary. We have full sympathy.. What they are saying is the discharge took place only after arguments before this court.
Kerala High Court is hearing two petitions challenging the summons issued by the ED to current and former officials of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) in connection with its financial transactions esp around masala bonds. @dir_ed
The first plea is moved by KIIFB itself cc challenging the repeated issuance of summons to it's office bearers
The other plea is moved by Dr. Thomas Issac, former Kerala Finance Minister, challenging the ED summons issued to him in connection with the KIIFB probe. @dir_ed @drthomasisaac