India’s Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran suggests Centre dissolve AP assembly, currently under suspended animation. Advise has come in order that a situation is circumvented in which Parliament has to ratify the same within two months as per Article 356(3) of Constitution. Dissolution of AP assembly by Governor has been suggested as Parliament can’t be convened ahead of … [Read more...] about Alternatives Available in The Case Of Andhra Pradesh Assembly
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Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Bifurcation Of Andhra Pradesh
Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Bifurcation Of Andhra Pradesh Divisional Bench of Supreme Court has refused to stay the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in to Telangana and Semmandra. The petitioners contended that division of the state would breach the spirit of federalism. Albeit the bench refused to stay the bifurcation, it referred the issue to Constitutional Bench … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Bifurcation Of Andhra Pradesh
President’s Rule in Andhra Pradesh
President’s Rule in Andhra Pradesh After the resignation of Kiran Kumar Reddy as CM of Andhra Pradesh, Union Cabinet has decided to impose President’s rule in the state. Assembly would be kept in suspended animation. The President’s rule could be inferred from the famous “Bommai Case” where SC ruled that, “situation of impasse” in the state could be a ground for … [Read more...] about President’s Rule in Andhra Pradesh
BJP Suggests Constitutional Amendments but Offers Support to the Telangana Bill
Senior BJP leader, Arun Jaitley has assured complete support of their party to the Telangana Bill, in spite of it being defective under the existing constitution. He also suggested constitutional amendments on 2 things to legally strengthen the Telangana Bill. Firstly, the amendment has to be done for empowering the governor to make decisions on law and order … [Read more...] about BJP Suggests Constitutional Amendments but Offers Support to the Telangana Bill