SC Agrees to Hear Shiv Sena (UBT) Plea Against Merger of 6 MPs with Shinde-Led Shiv Sena
- On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Shiv Sena approached the Supreme Court challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's approval of six of its nine MPs merging with the rival faction led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
- Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat argued that the Tenth Schedule requires mergers to originate at the original political party level, not through unilateral legislative action, contending such moves bypass anti-defection laws.
- Birla approved the merger on July 18, increasing the Shinde-led Shiv Sena's strength to 13 Lok Sabha MPs, marking the culmination of what the faction dubbed "Operation Tiger" to bolster its leverage within the BJP-led NDA.
- Kamat mentioned the petition before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Tuesday, requesting urgent listing, though the Supreme Court bench declined to commit to a specific hearing date.
- The BJP acknowledges the Shinde-led Shiv Sena's increased strength aids future legislative priorities while seeking to prevent any single ally from acquiring disproportionate influence within the NDA.
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SC agrees to hear Shiv Sena (UBT) plea against merger of 6 MPs with Shinde-led Shiv Sena
In a significant development, the Supreme Court will deliberate on a challenge to the Lok Sabha Speaker's endorsement of a merger between six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs and Eknath Shinde's group. This ruling was made right before the commencement of the Monsoon session. Shiv Sena (UBT) argues for the disqualification of these MPs based on anti-defection statutes. Notice has been served, and responses are anticipated in the next fortnight.
SC to Hear Shiv Sena (UBT) Plea Challenging Speaker's Decision Recognising Merger of Six MPs with Shinde-led Sena
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat, appearing for Shiv Sena (UBT), mentioned the matter for urgent hearing before a bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, submitting that the Speaker had recognised the merger of its six MPs with the rival party. India News | SC to Hear Shiv Sena (UBT) Plea Challenging Speaker's Decision Recognising Merger of Six MPs with Shinde-led Sena.
Shiv Sena (UBT) moves SC over merger of six MPs
New Delhi: The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Tuesday, July 21, moved the Supreme Court challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s approval to the merger of its six MPs with the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat, appearing for the Shiv Sena (UBT), mentioned the matter before a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi. Kamat urged the bench that the plea b…
Uddhav Sena moves SC challenging merger of 6 MPs with Shinde Sena
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has approached the Supreme Court to challenge Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision to approve the merger of six of its MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The plea was mentioned before a bench for an urgent hearing.
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