Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh v. Bihar Legislative Council (Through Secretary) and Ors.
(1) Whether the instant writ petition is maintainable in view of Article 212 (1) of the Constitution of India and whether the…
Allowed- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Decided
- 25 Feb 2025
- Citation
- [2025] 2 S.C.R. 2130
- Case no.
- WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 530/2024
- Bench
- Surya Kant, N Kotiswar Singh
Issue for consideration
(1) Whether the instant writ petition is maintainable in view of Article 212 (1) of the Constitution of India and whether the proceedings of the ethics committee are amenable to judicial review? (2) Whether this court can review punishment imposed by the house in exercise of its writ jurisdiction? (3) If so, whether the petitioner’s expulsion is disproportionate to the misconduct attributed to him and whether it merits any interference? (4) If so, whether this court is empowered to determine the quantum of
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