Uttarakhand HC Quashes President ' s Rule

The Uttarakhand High Court has quashed the order of the Central government that had put the State under President’s Rule previously.

Key Points

  • The Division Bench of the Court ordered that a floor test must be held in the Uttarakhand Assembly on April end where former Chief Minister claim of having majority support shall be put to test.
  • Uttarakhand Chief Justice noted that the Central government, which should be impartial, was acting like a private party.
  • According to the Chief Justice if the Central government revoke Article 356 and try to form a government it would be nothing more than a travesty of justice.

Tags: Executive, Federal Relations

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