Thread by @barandbench

#SupremeCourt Constitution Bench to hear issues arising out of a batch of petitions related to the Maharashtra political crisis.

The petitions relate to the formation of the Eknath Shinde-led BJP govt in Maharashtra, disqualification of rebel MLAs, and right over party symbol.

Sr Adv Kapil Sibal: too many issues floating around and we could not arrive at common issues. ,

Sr Adv NK Kaul: the meeting was before the hearing and we could not resolve it

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CJI: these are matters of intellectual moment and Mr Sibal you being most senior the fault lies at your door

Sibal: yes absolutely

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Sibal: first is issue of Nabam Rabia on election of speaker and it may have to be referred to 7 judges since it would challenge the judgment itself

CJI: You can make submissions on that, and we will hear you

Sibal: can there be a separate hearing on Rabia

CJI: When we begin, we can start with this issue/.

Sibal: yes otherwise it would be a waste of time if it has to be referred to the 7 judges

SG: There needs to be holistic picture before you

CJI: Justice Narasimha says if you can share a short 3 page note on the reference of Nebam Rabia judgment and the opposite side can also submit a note on why it should not

SG Mehta: I appear for the Maharashtra governor and i would also like to submit a note

CJI: Mr Sibal submits that he would press for a reference of the Nebam Rabia judgment. He would circulate a brief note of submissions outlining his issue and it should be circulated atleast two weeks before hearing. Maharashtra governor and respondents shall also file note

CJI: The nodal counsels would submit the note in electronic form to the court atleast two weeks before the hearing. Registry will send the scanned copies to all nodal counsels and then you all must have the same ones.

Sibal: yes we are trying to be paperless. #supremecourt