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Disagreement Struck Down Verdict on 18 disqualified AIADMK MLA's, case referred to third judge
A two-judge bench of the Madras High Court decided a split verdict after hearing and overlooking the case against the 18 disqualified MLAs of AIADMK loyal to sidelined leader TTV Dhinakaran.
CHENNAI: A two-judge bench of the Madras High Court decided a split verdict after hearing and overlooking the case against the 18 disqualified MLAs of AIADMK loyal to sidelined leader TTV Dhinakaran.
Chief Justice Indira Banerjee had confirmed the disqualification of the MLA'S decision but the second judge M Sundar disagreed on this matter and struck down the order.
The matter will now be looked into and heard by a third judge. The senior-most judge after the chief justice will hear the matter afresh.
With a disagreement in the verdict by the two-judge bench of the high court, the 18 lawmakers of Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK will be remained disqualified for now.
A bunch of petitions were filed by the 18 AIADMK rebel lawmakers who were disqualified in the year 2017 ahead of a trust vote.
The Madras High Court has put the floor test and directed that the 18 seats to be kept vacant until the order has been finalised regarding this matter.
The disqualification of the 18 MLAs has reduced its number to 216. Which has made an impression of the strength being reduced in the house.
