Supreme Court of India · 2020-04-13
SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN vs SPEAKER MADHYA PRADESH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2020/9689
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SHIVRAJ SINGH CHOUHAN
- Respondent
- SPEAKER MADHYA PRADESH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the constitutional crisis in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly concerning the resignations of twenty-two Members and the Governor's directive for a floor test. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to constitutional provisions and the need for a trust vote to be conducted in a manner that includes all elected Members. The petitions were aimed at ensuring democratic processes were followed in the assembly, leading to the court's directive for a floor test to be held.