[22/03, 08:17] sekarreporter1: “The CJI then asked, “Question is what do we close our eyes to? Should we close our eyes to this technical problem which Singhvi faces or do we close our eyes on the virtual breach of the Constitution by the Governor of your state?”

The court said “We are deeply concerned with the manner in which this matter has proceeded at the level of the Governor. To say that the conviction has been stayed but that’s not non-existent. Is this law? Are we governed by the rule of law…?”

The CJI said, “I may have a different view about this particular man (Ponmudi), but that’s not the point. The point is about constitutional law. We have to act in accordance with the Constitution. His conviction has been stayed, and the Chief Minister says he wants to induct him into the Cabinet. That’s parliamentary democracy, the Cabinet form of government.””
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sc-directs-tn-governor-to-decide-on-ponmudis-reinduction-by-friday-9226562/#:~:text=The%20CJI%20then,form%20of%20government.%E2%80%9D
[22/03, 08:17] sekarreporter1: .

[22/03, 08:17] sekarreporter1: “The CJI then asked, “Question is what do we close our eyes to? Should we close our eyes to this technical problem which Singhvi faces or do we close our eyes on the virtual breach of the Constitution by the Governor of your state?”

The court said “We are deeply concerned with the manner in which this matter has proceeded at the level of the Governor. To say that the conviction has been stayed but that’s not non-existent. Is this law? Are we governed by the rule of law…?”

The CJI said, “I may have a different view about this particular man (Ponmudi), but that’s not the point. The point is about constitutional law. We have to act in accordance with the Constitution. His conviction has been stayed, and the Chief Minister says he wants to induct him into the Cabinet. That’s parliamentary democracy, the Cabinet form of government.””
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sc-directs-tn-governor-to-decide-on-ponmudis-reinduction-by-friday-9226562/#:~:text=The%20CJI%20then,form%20of%20government.%E2%80%9D
[22/03, 08:17] sekarreporter1: .