A three-judge bench of Justice Arun Mishra, Justice BR Gavai and Justice Krishna Murari allowed the high court to pass an order in the matter. "Issues of jurisdiction and maintainability have been argued before the High Court. Having appeared and argued there, why should Speaker now ask High Court not to decide?" The Rajasthan High Court was wrong in issuing a direction to the Speaker. The High Court had no jurisdiction until Speaker decided on the plea of Pilot and other MLAs' anti-defection proceedings," Sibal submitted.

Source: dna July 23, 2020 08:37 UTC