Sena party symbol hearing: Collective responsibility to keep democracy alive, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court emphasized that preserving democracy is a "collective responsibility," not solely the judiciary's duty, in a hearing on Thursday. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Bal Thackeray) faction, argued that only the Supreme Court can effectively address the repeated delays in assembly speakers deciding disqualification petitions.
The court, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohana, heard petitions challenging the Election Commission's decision to recognize the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction and grant it the party's symbol. While the court did not agree with Sibal's suggestion that only the judiciary can intervene, it acknowledged the collective responsibility in maintaining democracy.
The court also questioned the Election Commission's powers under existing law and will continue to hear the matter on August 18.
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