Maharashtra political crisis Can’t restore Uddhav Thackeray’s government says SC

The Supreme Court on May 11 delivered its judgement in the Shiv Sena case relating to the rift between Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray factions. The Top Court rejected a request to restore Uddhav Thackeray's government because the leader had chosen to resign instead of facing a test of strength in the Assembly. “In the judgement, Supreme Court had clarified that had Uddhav Thackeray not resigned, the status-quo could have been granted. But now since he has resigned himself, the status quo and relief cannot be granted to him. On the second issue of Nabam Rebia, SC has referred to the 7 judges’ Constitution Bench. On the issue of disqualification, the Court has categorically held that the disqualification issue will be decided by the speaker, not by the court,” said Eknath Shinde faction Advocate Abhikalp Pratap Singh.