The Bombay High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking an investigation into Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, and Ajit Pawar over alleged illegal permissions for the Lavasa project. The court ruled that no case was made out against the leaders.
Uddhav Thackeray slammed the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, warning that “democracy is dying at the Supreme Court’s doorstep” and appealed to the CJI to safeguard people’s rights. Opposition leaders and activists unitedly vowed to challenge the controversial law in court and on the streets.
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Sharad Pawar accused Ajit Pawar of misleading voters and exploiting the NCP’s ‘clock’ symbol following their party’s defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Amid political tensions and a Supreme Court hearing, the Sharad faction has requested to present evidence against Ajit’s faction, which won 41 seats compared to Sharad’s 10.
Today, On 13th November, the Supreme Court questioned Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction about their reliance on Sharad Pawar’s name during the Maharashtra elections, emphasizing the need for establishing their identity. The court criticized the confusion caused by using the clock symbol without disclaimers, stressing compliance and the importance of distinguishing between the factions.
The Supreme Court today (24th Oct) has granted the Sharad Pawar faction of the NCP the right to use their name and symbol while permitting the Ajit Pawar faction to retain the “clock” symbol under specific conditions. The ongoing disputes highlight the need for clarity regarding party representation and symbol allocation amid political turmoil in Maharashtra.
Sharad Pawar’s faction in the NCP filed a Supreme Court petition against Ajit Pawar’s use of the ‘clock’ symbol, asserting it confuses voters and misleads during upcoming elections. They argue for a new symbol to ensure clarity, fair elections, and to prevent exploitation of this confusion amid an ongoing ownership dispute.
Today(on 29th July), The Supreme Court has sought responses from Ajit Pawar and his MLAs on a plea challenging the Maharashtra Speaker’s decision recognizing his group as the legitimate NCP. The court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, acknowledged the need for an expedited hearing due to the assembly’s term ending in November.
Today, On 17th July, Seven FIRs filed against NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad for remarks about Lord Ram will be consolidated at Shirdi, Maharashtra. Awhad’s controversial comments about Lord Ram being non-vegetarian led to charges under Section 295A. The cases, which sparked controversy, will be handled in Shirdi despite Awhad’s efforts to have them transferred elsewhere.