The division bench of the high court, comprising Justice Dinesh Mehta and Justice Vinit Kumar Mathur, admitted the fresh pleas filed by Asaram's counsels, reiterating on conditions imposed by the Supreme Court while granting interim relief three months back.
The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing on a plea to extend the period of interim bail of Asaram Bapu, a convict in the rape case of a minor, until April 7.
A galaxy of dignitaries, including the sitting judges, functionaries of the bar, and officials of the state and Central government were present at the oath ceremony.
The Rajasthan High Court has put on hold the state government's decision to dissolve the Bhoodan Yagya Board until further orders.
The Rajasthan High Court has constituted a five-member court commission to conduct a study and submit a report on measures to eradicate the social evils of 'nata' and the practice of issuing fatwas to excommunicate individuals held "guilty" by khaps.
Rajasthan Speaker's counsel, Kapil Sibal, told the top court that the High Court had passed a fresh order on July 24 which raised several other issues including interpretation of the 10th Schedule and added that the Congress government will weigh the legal options.
Since the Governor has not responded to the plea, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said he and the Congress MLAs supporting him will directly make a collective request.
In a petition filed on Wednesday, Congress MLA Prithviraj Meena sought the Centre to be impleaded in the ongoing case filed by the Pilot camp challenging Para 2 (1) (a) of the Schedule X of the Constitution.
Speaker Joshi had told the Supreme Court that the Rajasthan High Court cannot restrain him from initiating disqualification proceedings against Sachin Pilot and the dissident legislators till July 24.
The plea contended that the High Court has intervened in the pending Tenth Schedule proceedings at the initial notice stage and restrained the Speaker from even calling for replies and conducting the disqualification proceedings pending against the rebel MLAs till July 24.
