Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 20: The High Court today fixed April 30 the date for final hearing in the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging absolute powers of the Lt Governor to nominate five MLAs to the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
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The PIL filed by Advocate Ravinder Sharma, ex-MLC & chief spokesperson JKPCC came up for hearing today before the Special Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Rajesh Sekhri.
The petitioner, who appeared in person, pointed out that no reply has been filed by the respondents despite numerous opportunities and requested for an early hearing in the matter of great public importance. Upon this, the bench directed that the matter be listed on April 30 for final hearing.
“No further opportunities to be granted if the pleadings are not completed before the next date of hearing”, the bench said.
Meanwhile Advocate S S Ahmed, also appeared on behalf of applicants Ravinder Singh and Gurdev Singh, requesting the court to allow their request to intervene in the matter of public importance. The petitioner Ravinder Sharma didn’t object to the prayer.
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