Shiv Sena UBT moves SC against Speaker's nod to six MPs merger
- Posted on July 21, 2026
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In brief
The Shiv Sena (UBT) faction has escalated its political dispute by filing a petition in India's Supreme Court to challenge the Lok Sabha Speaker's controversial approval of six MPs' defection to the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The decision, finalized on July 18 ahead of the Monsoon Session, sparked immediate legal action. Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat presented the case before the Chief Justice's bench, which signaled its intention to schedule hearings soon, potentially determining the legitimacy of the parliamentary merger.
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Shiv Sena UBT moves SC against Speaker's nod to six MPs merger
Shiv Sena (UBT) has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision. The Speaker approved the merger of six MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This decision was made on July 18, just before the Monsoon Session began. Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat mentioned the plea before the Chief Justice's bench. The court indicated it would consider listing the matter for a hearing soon.
