The Supreme Court Today (April 4th) overturned the Bombay High Court’s ruling to revoke the caste certificate of Navneet Kaur Rana, the current Member of Parliament representing the Amravati Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.
The Supreme Court today granted permission to the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction to use the name ‘Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar’ for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in India, along with the emblem ‘man blowing turha’. This decision was made amid a legal battle over the party’s leadership. The Court also instructed the Election Commission to recognize this faction and its symbol.
Today (on 7th March): The Supreme Court of India has summoned original records from the Speaker’s Office and scheduled a hearing for the Shiv Sena party dispute, known as “Sena vs. Sena,” for April 8. The dispute involves the disqualification of several MLAs, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. This follows a split in the party in June 2022.
Sharad Pawar, a founding member of the NCP, has filed an intervention application in response to a PIL seeking a CBI probe against him and others over a private hill station’s construction. The Bombay High Court has instructed a response within two weeks and will resume the hearing in four weeks. The intervention aims to ensure a fair hearing and prevent repetitive legal proceedings.
The Supreme Court has granted interim relief to Sharad Pawar’s faction, allowing them to retain the name “Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar” until further notice. The court directed the Election Commission to maintain this order and allocate a party symbol within one week. This legal battle sheds light on the complexities of internal dissent within Indian political parties.
Sharad Pawar, founder of the NCP, challenges the ECI’s decision recognizing his nephew’s faction as the legitimate NCP in a Supreme Court petition. The ECI’s ruling, favoring Ajit Pawar’s faction based on legislative wing majority, also led to a rebranding of Sharad Pawar’s faction. This legal battle may reshape party politics in India.
The Supreme Court has granted a six-month extension to Nawab Malik’s interim medical bail, following the Enforcement Directorate’s non-objection. This relief is related to his ongoing treatment for kidney disease and does not affect the merits of the money-laundering case involving alleged dealings with Dawood Ibrahim’s sister. The decision showcases the court’s consideration of health issues in legal proceedings.
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has expressed its displeasure over the delay in adjudication of disqualification petitions against Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his supporting MLAs. The apex court has warned Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar about the prolonged timeline he has set for hearing these petitions. The petitions, filed by the […]