Supreme Court of India · 2022-01-28
ASHISH SHELAR vs THE MAHARASHTRA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/16505
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ASHISH SHELAR
- Respondent
- THE MAHARASHTRA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.T. RAVIKUMAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of procedural fairness in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, where the Opposition claimed their voices were suppressed during the Monsoon Session. The court emphasized the importance of allowing all elected representatives, particularly the Leader of Opposition, to participate in discussions on crucial motions. The judgment reinforced the principle of democratic engagement within legislative proceedings, ultimately ruling in favor of the petitioners' right to be heard.