SC allows swearing-in of Parrikar, orders floor test on March 16

The Supreme Court on Tuesday requested Goa Governor Mridula Sinha to hold a floor test in the Legislative Assembly on March 16 for parties to prove a majority.

“This sensitive and contentious issue can be resolved by holding a floor test at the earliest. We request the Governor to hold the floor test at 11 a.m. on March 16, 2017,” the Supreme Court recorded in its order.

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar and Justices Ranjan Gogoi and R.K. Agrawal refused to stay the swearing-in of BJP legislative party leader Manohar Parrikar as the State’s Chief Minister on Tuesday.