On January 10, 24, at 4 pm, Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar will announce his decision on the disqualification of Shiv Sena MLAs.
Legislature officials mentioned that separate orders will be issued for six groups of petitions. The Speaker will read out the operative part from these six segments.
This decision, scheduled for Wednesday, follows a meeting held three days ago between Rahul Narwekar, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Narwekar had chosen to categorize the 34 petitions into six groups, with four related to Sena (UBT) and two linked to Eknath Shinde-led Sena.
Having reviewed records totaling 2.5 lakh pages from both sides, legislature officials anticipate the order to exceed 150 pages.
Before the final announcement, Narwekar is reportedly consulting solicitor general Tushar Mehta to fine-tune and ensure that the order is error-free and complies with the Supreme Court’s directives.
Here is brief timeline of the Uddhav vs Shinde Case
January 10, 2024: Supreme Court expected to deliver final verdict on disqualification petitions against Shinde and other MLAs.
December 15, 2023: Supreme Court gives 10-day extension for Speaker to decide on disqualification petitions.
July 2023: Supreme Court issues notice to Speaker questioning delay in disqualification cases.
May 2023: Supreme Court upholds Shinde’s CM office but questions Governor’s actions.
February 2023: Election Commission grants original Shiv Sena name and symbol to Shinde faction.
October 2022: Election Commission assigns new names and symbols to both Sena factions.
July 2022: Eknath Shinde becomes CM after winning floor test. Speaker Narwekar appointed.
August 2022: Supreme Court refers petitions to a 5-judge bench and stays Election Commission proceedings on Shinde faction’s claim.
September 2022: Shinde faction raises concerns about delays in Election Commission proceedings.
August 4, 2022: Supreme Court asks Election Commission to hold off on decisions regarding Shinde faction’s claims.
August 3, 2022: Uddhav faction argues that Shinde and MLAs can avoid disqualification only through merger with another party.
July 26, 2022: Supreme Court agrees to hear Uddhav faction’s plea against Election Commission proceedings.
June 23, 2022: Shinde declared leader of Shiv Sena by rebels. Assembly Deputy Speaker issues disqualification notices to 16 MLAs.
June 22, 2022: Shinde and 40 MLAs move to Guwahati.
June 2022: Shinde and rebels leave Uddhav’s government, form alliance with BJP. Disqualification petitions filed against Shinde and MLAs.