The Supreme Court of India has issued a formal notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker regarding the approval of a merger involving Shiv Sena (UBT) Members of Parliament with the rival Eknath Shinde-led faction. The legal challenge seeks to contest the Speaker’s decision to recognize the merger, which effectively shifted the parliamentary standing of the affected legislators.
This development follows ongoing internal disputes within the Shiv Sena party, which have led to competing claims over party leadership and legislative representation. By issuing the notice, the Supreme Court has initiated a judicial review of the Speaker's administrative action, marking a significant step in the broader legal battle to determine the legitimacy of the factional split and its impact on parliamentary composition.
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