SC to Hear TMC Plea on 20 Rebel MPs on August 25
What Happened
TMC, through its national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, has approached the Supreme Court over the alleged delay in deciding disqualification petitions against 20 rebel MPs who broke away from the party and aligned with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI). The matter is scheduled for hearing on August 25 before a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
Key Takeaways
The case could have significant implications for the enforcement of the anti-defection law, with the Supreme Court being asked to examine whether parliamentary Speakers should be required to decide disqualification petitions within a reasonable timeframe.