New Delhi: The Supreme Court today refused to pass an interim order on a plea of Congress leaders that Arunchal Pradesh Governor JP Rakhowa be restrained from swearing in a new government in the politically-fragile state which is now under President's rule.
The five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice JS Khehar also declined the prayer of Congress leaders that status quo be maintained in the crisis-hit state and no new government formation be permitted.
"We have heard your arguments on injunction. We don't propose to pass any order and we will hear the matter on merits," the bench, also comprising justices Dipak Misra, MB Lokur, PC Ghose and NV Ramana, said.
"The decision of the constitutional authority can be annulled by the court, but this application is totally misconceived. Either today, or tomorrow, President's Rule has to be revoked and the government has to be formed," he said while opposing the application in which Congress leaders have expressed apprehension that the proclamation of central rule is likely to be withdrawn.
"Whatever is the verdict of the court, the only answer will be floor test and the ultimate answer will be the floor test. Whether 'A' becomes the Chief Minister or 'B' becomes Chief Minister, it will be decided on the floor of the House," he said.
During the hearing, Mr Sibal cited a purported press note, issued on behalf of the Governor and said, how can the Governor swear- in a person as the Chief Minister, a rebel Congress leader who has been disqualified from the House.
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The five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice JS Khehar also declined the prayer of Congress leaders that status quo be maintained in the crisis-hit state and no new government formation be permitted.
"We have heard your arguments on injunction. We don't propose to pass any order and we will hear the matter on merits," the bench, also comprising justices Dipak Misra, MB Lokur, PC Ghose and NV Ramana, said.
"The decision of the constitutional authority can be annulled by the court, but this application is totally misconceived. Either today, or tomorrow, President's Rule has to be revoked and the government has to be formed," he said while opposing the application in which Congress leaders have expressed apprehension that the proclamation of central rule is likely to be withdrawn.
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"Whatever is the verdict of the court, the only answer will be floor test and the ultimate answer will be the floor test. Whether 'A' becomes the Chief Minister or 'B' becomes Chief Minister, it will be decided on the floor of the House," he said.
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During the hearing, Mr Sibal cited a purported press note, issued on behalf of the Governor and said, how can the Governor swear- in a person as the Chief Minister, a rebel Congress leader who has been disqualified from the House.
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(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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