Supreme Court Rejects Stay on Shiv Sena MP Merger, Upholds Speaker's Decision
Indian Express UPSC Key for July 23, 2026, covers topics relevant to the UPSC exam including police actions in protests, the Marrakesh Agreement, and QUAD. It discusses the Supreme Court's refusal to order an interim stay on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s decision recognizing the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, emphasizing constitutional issues and parliamentary democracy. The Quad foreign ministers met in Manila, pledging support for a free and open Indo-Pacific region while stressing ASEAN centrality.
27 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
The Supreme Court issued notice on a plea challenging the interpretation of the Tenth Schedule, specifically regarding mergers and their impact on electoral majorities.
5 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court ruled that rebel legislators cannot override their party's directives, even if they hold a majority.
11 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued before the Supreme Court that the Election Commission's recognition of the Eknath Shinde-led faction as the "real Shiv Sena" is unlawful.
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