Dissent can't be shut down: SC tells Raj Speaker
July 23, 2020  12:03
Rajasthan Speaker CP Joshi
Rajasthan Speaker CP Joshi
Update on Rajasthan Speaker's petition in Supreme Court: "There can't be a protective order at this stage. When Rajasthan High Court extended time to reply on notices and said no directions will be passed, that was a protective order," says Kapil Sibal, who is the Speaker's counsel.


SC asks Kapil Sibal, "On what grounds was disqualification sought?"

Sibal tells court, "MLAs didn't attend party meet, they're indulging in anti-party activities. They're in a Haryana hotel, incommunicado and sought floor test against their own party."

Justice Arun Mishra asks Sibal, "Can a person elected by people not express his dissent? Voice of dissent cannot be suppressed. In a democracy, can somebody be shut down like this?" 
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