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Supreme Court to decide real Shiv Sena faction, seeks clarity on party rules
The Supreme Court is hearing the Shiv Sena factional dispute, with the court stating that a political party's will must prevail over the legislative party's majority. Justices noted the need for clarity on what constitutes a majority within a political party. Kapil Sibal, representing one faction, argued that the Maharashtra Speaker's decision was against the Constitution's basic structure. The court also remarked that political parties must function democratically. The final hearing on the dispute has commenced.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 8 · Right 2 n = 10
- Centre (8 votes, 9 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, LiveLaw, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Tribune
- Right (2): Dainik Jagran, The Pioneer