Jairam Ramesh, former union minister, has moved the Supreme Court against the Aadhaar bill, calling it unconstitutional and accused the government of circumventing the Parliamentary process.
Ashmit Kumar (more) Reporter, CNBC-TV18 |
The government has been facing a lot of heat for introducing the Aadhaar bill as a money bill in Parliament. It has decided to go on the offensive, arguing that the Lok Sabha speaker has the prerogative of accepting the bill in any form that she deems fit.
Jairam Ramesh, former union minister, has moved the Supreme Court against the Aadhaar bill, calling it unconstitutional and accused the government of circumventing the Parliamentary process. Supporting the bill, the Center told the Supreme Court that the certification by the Lok Sabha speaker is immune to judicial challenge.
CNBC-TV18’s Ashmit Kumar reports that the apex court will hear both sides of the argument on the passing of Aadhaar Act and has kept the next hearing in July. Watch video for more.