August 25, 2022 12:12 PM

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SC hears dispute between the Thackeray and Shinde related to the party symbol and related matters

The Supreme Court will today hear the dispute between the Shiv Sena factions of Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde related to the party symbol and related matters.<br />'' <br />''On Tuesday, the CJI-led bench of the Apex court had referred the case to a five-judge Constitution Bench. While referring the matter to a larger bench, the three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana had noted that the dispute raises important constitutional questions relating to interpretation of Schedule 10 (anti-defection law) of the Constitution pertaining to disqualification, as well as the powers of the Speaker and the Governor and the power of judicial review.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">While ordering the listing of petitions before the Constitution Bench, the Supreme Court also directed the Election Commission not to pass any orders on the Eknath Shinde-led faction's plea seeking recognition as the true Shiv Sena and  it may be granted the party's election symbol.</span><br />

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