SC issues notice to LS Speaker against approval of Sena (UBT) MPs' merger with Shinde faction
The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Lok Sabha Speaker and six rebel Shiv Sena MPs regarding a challenge to their merger with the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The UBT faction, led by Uddhav Thackeray, is contesting the Speaker's decision, which significantly altered the party's strength in the lower house.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing political instability and legal battles over party legitimacy and legislative representation in Maharashtra.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the Lok Sabha Secretary and six rebel Shiv Sena MPs on a plea filed by the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction challenging the Speaker's decision to recognise the merger of the six MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.The top court has further posted the matter for hearing after two weeks.The plea was filed by UBT MP Arvind Ganpat Sawant against the Speaker's decision, which was approved ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
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