The Supreme Court will hear in August the plea filed by the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction, challenging the Maharashtra Speaker’s decision that awarded the iconic Shiv Sena “bow and arrow” symbol to the Eknath Shinde-led group.
The Supreme Court of India addressed petitions against the Telangana Speaker for delaying disqualification requests of defected BRS MLAs. Justice Gavai emphasized the court’s duty to oversee constitutional adherence, questioning the Speaker’s inaction. The court is set to continue hearings after hearing arguments concerning the Speaker’s timeline for decisions.
The Kerala High Court is considering a plea challenging a provision in the Kerala Local Authorities (Prohibition of Defection) Act, 1999, which bars voters from filing petitions to disqualify elected local body members. The petitioner argues that this exclusion undermines political accountability and violates the right to equality under the Indian Constitution. The matter awaits further hearing.