The Likud party, through attorney Ilan Bombach, submitted its response to the High Court of Justice opposing a petition to cancel the election of Michael Ravilo as State Comptroller. Likud argued that canceling a Knesset decision reached in a secret ballot is an unprecedented and far-reaching step, and that the petitioners failed to establish grounds for even a revote.
The Likud party joined the legal battle over the appointment of State Comptroller-elect Michael Ravilo, filing its response to a petition before the High Court of Justice on Tuesday. Represented by attorney Ilan Bombach, the party argued that overturning a Knesset decision that was passed in a secret ballot is an extraordinary and unprecedented measure that would set a dangerous precedent. Likud also claimed the petitioners failed to meet the evidentiary threshold for a revote, let alone outright cancellation of the appointment. The petition in question was filed by the Israel Bar Association, which argues that the secret ballot procedure was compromised. The High Court is weighing multiple petitions, including requests by retired Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron to freeze the appointment on grounds that the second Knesset vote was unlawful. As The Zioneer reported, Ravilo has responded to the court arguing his election was lawful and that legal safeguards ensure his independence. The court has not yet issued a ruling.
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