The Supreme has reserved judgment on the ongoing writ petition of the Governor of Tamil Nadu. The writ petition was challenging Governor RN Ravi's delay in giving assent to 12 bills, the oldest bill was dated January 2020 bill. The key issue which was raised by the petitioner is that the Governor's actions are violating Constitutional Provision under Article 200 of the Indian Constitution. The Attorney has argued that Bills was repugnant with central laws and that it was withheld for referring it to the President .

Legal Framework:

• Article 200 of the Indian Constitution
• Article 254 of the Indian Constitution

Source: Supreme Court of India

SUPREME COURT QUESTIONS VALIDITY OF CONVICTED POLITICIANS CONTESTING ELECTIONS

Case Name:Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v. Union of India & Anr

Recently, today a Bench of Justice was hearing a PIL regarding Politicians convicted for criminal Offences, contest election and become MP/MLA again. The Petition was filed by Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhay, he also challenged Section 8 and Section 9 of Representation of People Act, which allows them to contest election after 6 years of serving jail term. Amicus Curiae Advocate Vijay Hansaria also highlighted some facts in this regard that 42% Lok Sabha sitting members have criminal cases. The Apex Court observed the Criminalization of politics, also sought response from Election Commission and Centre on this PIL.

Legal Framework:

• Sections 8 & 9 of the Representation of People Act, 1951

Source: Supreme Court of India

SUPREME COURT REJECTS PIL FOR MANDATORY CYCLE TRACKS

Case Name:Davinder Singh Nagi v. Union of India & Ors

February 10, Supreme Court refused to entertain plea seeking mandatory Cycle tracks. The Court observed in the order that we must emphasise on the basic amenities like housing, medical and education at a reasonable cost. After this the main concern should be Solid waste management, Sanitation are the issues to be dealt with. Bench said Our priorities are going Wrong. The Court mentioned that the State wise High Court will better address this issue rather than a Pan India Approach will work in this matter.

Legal Framework:

• Municipal and Town-Planning Laws.
• Fundamental Rights under Article 21

Source: Supreme Court of India

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