Note ban: Apex court puts PILs on hold, Centre files caveat

11 November,2016 08:53 AM IST |   |  Agencies

A slew of petitions against demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes have been filed in various courts including in the Supreme Court where the Centre yesterday filed a caveat that it be heard before any order is passed


New Delhi: A slew of petitions against demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes have been filed in various courts including in the Supreme Court where the Centre yesterday filed a caveat that it be heard before any order is passed.

SC indicated that it might hear on November 15 the plea challenging the government decision while the Madras High Court dismissed a PIL in this regard. The Madurai Bench of the HC while dismissing the PIL observed that the government's decision is fit for the country's security and development.

A vacation bench of the Bombay High Court refused to entertain a petition, saying the petitioners should move a regular bench after November 15. Meanwhile, the Centre filed a caveat in the apex court registry, saying that it be heard if the court entertains and passes some directions on petitions against demonetisation.

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