In Brief
This case involved a challenge to the Maharashtra Governor's revocation of President's Rule and administration of oath to a Chief Minister, raising questions about democratic values and the legitimacy of executive action. The Supreme Court acknowledged the seriousness of the constitutional issues raised but issued an interim order at this stage requiring an immediate floor test to determine whether the Chief Minister commanded majority support in the legislature, as elected members had not been sworn in despite a month passing since election results.
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