The Supreme Court Today (April 4th) instructed the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to enhance the visibility of disclaimers in its election advertisements. This directive aims to ensure clarity regarding the use of the NCP’s clock symbol, indicating that it is contingent upon the outcome of a pending court case before the apex court.
Sharad Pawar challenges Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction in Supreme Court over non-compliance with court orders on communication disclaimers. Singhvi stresses urgency, “Changes during elections are unacceptable.” The court declined the request for modification and insisted on compliance until elections end. The dispute arises from a division within the NCP that surfaced in July 2023, leading to factional alignment with Maharashtra’s ruling government.
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.
On Today(14th March), The Supreme Court summoned the NCP faction led by Ajit Pawar to address allegations of unauthorized use of Sharad Pawar’s name and imagery for political gain. The court mandated a response by Saturday, emphasizing the need for an unconditional undertaking to refrain from such use. This underscores the legal and ethical considerations in political branding.
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.
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 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.
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar delivered his decision on Thursday, favoring the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the NCP in response to the disputed disqualification petitions filed by opposing factions within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Narwekar ruled that the Ajit Pawar faction holds the status of the primary NCP political entity, citing their legislative majority as a determining factor.
Rahul Narwekar, the Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly, is scheduled to announce his decision on Thursday regarding the disqualification petitions lodged by two opposing factions within the NCP, as per the directives issued by the Supreme Court. Despite the Election Commission of India (ECI) ruling in favor of rebel leader Ajit Pawar, granting him control […]
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.