Archive · 22 Jul 2026
SC to hear Shiv Sena-UBT plea against Speaker's decision
The Shiv Sena (UBT) faction, led by Uddhav Thackeray, has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision to approve the merger of six of their MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
The merger has left the Shiv Sena (UBT) with only three MPs in the Lok Sabha, significantly reducing their strength in the House.
The party argues that the merger has halted their functioning in Parliament and is seeking an urgent hearing to address this issue.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the plea and has issued a notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker and other respondents, posting the matter for hearing after two weeks.
Shiv Sena (UBT) challenges Lok Sabha Speaker's approval of six MPs merging with Shinde Sena.
The merger leaves Shiv Sena (UBT) with only three MPs in the Lok Sabha.
Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat urges the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing.
The merger is said to have halted the party's functioning in Parliament.
The Supreme Court indicates it will consider the matter but cannot assure an immediate hearing.
- Who
- Shiv Sena (UBT) and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
- What
- Challenging the merger of six MPs with Shinde Sena
- When
- During the Monsoon Session of Parliament
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To contest the legality of the merger and its impact on the party's functioning
Shiv Sena (UBT)
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Merger of MPs
Shiv Sena (UBT)
The merger of six MPs with Shinde Sena is illegal and has halted the party's functioning in Parliament.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
The merger was approved following due process and is legally valid.
- Parties Involved
- Shiv Sena (UBT), Shinde Sena, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
- Number of MPs Merged
- 6
- Remaining MPs in Shiv Sena (UBT)
- 3
- Court Involved
- Supreme Court of India
- Session Affected
- Monsoon Session of Parliament
- Next Hearing Date
- After two weeks
