SC adjourns Shiv Sena tussle issue till August 1
New Delhi, July 20(Reporters Today Bureau): Amid the tussle between Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, the Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of Shiv Sena’s pleas until August 1.
An SC bench comprising CJI NV Ramana, Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli gave time to both sides to frame the issues and file the same. Hinting at the formation of a larger bench in the future, it also directed the Assembly Speaker to not decide on any disqualification petitions.
The apex court also asked the Legislative Assembly secretary to keep all records in safe custody.
“After hearing the counsels it has been agreed that some issues may if necessary be referred to a larger bench also. Keeping in mind the same, to enable the parties to frame the issues, let them file the same preferably by next Wednesday. We request both sides to prepare a compilation. List on August 1st,” the apex court held.
