Supreme Court of India · 2023-05-11
Subhash Desai vs Principal Secretary, Governor Of ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Subhash Desai
- Respondent
- Principal Secretary, Governor Of ...
- Bench
- Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, Hima Kohli, Krishna Murari, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of actions taken by the Maharashtra government following a change in government and the election of the Speaker, including proceedings before the Election Commission of India. The Court analyzed whether such actions adhered to constitutional principles and the constitutional scheme of governance. The judgment emphasizes the importance of constitutional propriety and the rule of law in resolving disputes related to government formation and legislative proceedings. The Court ultimately provided directions to uphold constitutional governance and procedural correctness.