Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today criticized a lawyer’s insistence on a favorable hearing date for the Shiv Sena case, advising him to experience the workload of the court firsthand. He suggested the lawyer spend a day with the court master, warning that he would “run for his life” due to the high pressure. The matter was rescheduled for next Thursday.
Today, the Bombay High Court issued notices to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar and 10 MLAs associated with Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction in response to petitions challenging the speaker’s decision not to disqualify them. Anil Patil, chief whip of the NCP, filed the petitions disputing the speaker’s ruling and is pushing for the disqualification of the 10 legislators. The matter is set for further hearing on March 14.
The Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s decision dismissing NCP faction disqualification petitions has triggered a legal battle. The Ajit Pawar faction’s plea, contesting the Speaker’s decision, highlights the NCP’s internal strife. With the Bombay High Court set to hear the case, the outcome could significantly impact the party’s future and Maharashtra’s political landscape, posing broader questions about party dynamics and institutional roles.
The Supreme Court of India issued a notice on a petition challenging the Maharashtra Speaker’s decision to not disqualify MLAs of the Shiv Sena faction. The case, involving Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde groups, is critical in resolving the party’s internal turmoil and could set a precedent for future political disputes. The Court’s decision is highly anticipated.
The faction of Shiv Sena led by CM Eknath Shinde has challenged the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker’s decision on the disqualification of 14 MLAs in the Bombay High Court. This unfolds amid a political split and highlights issues of whip authority, party allegiance, and constitutional interpretations. The case holds significant implications for Shiv Sena’s future and Maharashtra’s political dynamics.