Supreme Court Rules MLAs, MPs Can’t Override Party Directives in Shiv Sena Dispute
On August 5, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that a group of MLAs or MPs cannot override their party’s official directives even if they hold a majority. This decision stemmed from a dispute between factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde over control of the Shiv Sena, with Justice Joymalya Bagchi emphasizing political constancy. The court highlighted that rebel legislators cannot unilaterally decide party mergers, maintaining that the parent party’s decisions prevail. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued this prevents electoral manipulation and upholds democratic integrity.
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
· THIS STORY — 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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