Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Sets January 21 for Shiv Sena Symbol Dispute Hearing
Imagine two political parties, Shiv Sena and NCP, had some big arguments, and their leaders split into different groups.
Now, these groups can't agree on who gets to use the party's special symbol, like a bow and arrow for Shiv Sena or a clock for NCP.
One group thinks they should have the symbol, and the other group disagrees.
The Election Commission made a decision, but one group wants the Supreme Court to review it.
The Supreme Court has decided to listen to both sides of the story for both parties.
They will hear the Shiv Sena case first, and then the NCP case.
The court wants to make a final decision because this has been going on for a long time.
They believe that this uncertainty needs to end soon for everyone.
The Supreme Court will begin hearings on the Shiv Sena election symbol dispute on January 21.
The Uddhav Thackeray faction is challenging the Election Commission's order awarding the 'bow and arrow' symbol to the Eknath Shinde faction.
The Thackeray faction is also contesting the Maharashtra Speaker's decision to dismiss disqualification pleas against MLAs from the Shinde group.
The court will also hear the NCP's symbol dispute on January 22.
The Supreme Court aims to resolve these long-pending disputes to end uncertainty for the political parties.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, NCP factions led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar
- What
- The Supreme Court scheduled final hearings for the Shiv Sena election symbol dispute and a similar dispute involving the NCP.
- When
- January 21 (for Shiv Sena), January 22 (for NCP)
- Where
- The Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To resolve ongoing disputes over party names and election symbols following splits in both the Shiv Sena and NCP parties.
Uddhav Thackeray Faction
Eknath Shinde Faction
Shiv Sena Election Symbol ('Bow and Arrow')
Uddhav Thackeray Faction
Challenges the Election Commission's order that granted the 'Shiv Sena' name and 'bow and arrow' symbol to the Eknath Shinde faction.
Eknath Shinde Faction
Was awarded the 'Shiv Sena' name and 'bow and arrow' symbol by the Election Commission.
Disqualification of MLAs
Uddhav Thackeray Faction
Contests the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker's decision to reject pleas seeking the disqualification of 16 MLAs from the Shinde faction, considering these decisions unlawful.
Eknath Shinde Faction
Has had disqualification pleas against its MLAs dismissed by the Maharashtra Speaker, with no MLAs disqualified from either faction.
- Shiv Sena Symbol Case Hearing Date
- January 21
- NCP Symbol Case Hearing Date
- January 22
- Shiv Sena Symbol Awarded By
- Election Commission of India (ECI)
- Shiv Sena Symbol Awarded To
- Eknath Shinde Faction
- NCP Dispute Factions
- Sharad Pawar vs. Ajit Pawar
- Maharashtra Speaker's Ruling on Disqualification
- Rejected disqualification pleas for 16 MLAs, did not disqualify any MLA from either faction.
