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New Dehi, February 28, 2023: Amid the ongoing standoff between Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Punjab Government, Supreme Court has sent a strong message to both sides.
“Under Article 167(b) of the Constitution, when the Governor asks you to furnish information – you’re duty bound to furnish it to him. Ask one of your secretaries to respond. At the same time, Mr SG, once the cabinet says budget session has to be convened, he is duty bound,” a Bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud said.
“The failure of a constitutional authority to fulfill its duty would not be a justification for another to not fulfill his distinct duty under the constitution,” said Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud added.
The Punjab government has moved the apex court challenging the refusal of the governor to grant permission to the government to summon the budget session.
