IndiaThe Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's faction has argued in the Supreme Court that the 'legislative majority test' remains relevant in determining which faction of the Shiv Sena holds the greater numerical strength. This comes amid a legal battle where the Shinde faction challenges the recognition of the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction as the legitimate Shiv Sena. Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul representing Shinde's faction stated that the Supreme Court had not dismissed the legislative majority test in a 2023 judgment. The court is reviewing petitions challenging the Election Commission's decision to recognize the Shinde faction as the 'real Shiv Sena' and assign it the party symbol. The dispute stems from a 2023 split within the Shiv Sena, where Shinde, supported by 40 MLAs, defected and formed a new government with the BJP. Legal arguments highlight concerns over the legitimacy of factional splits and the impact on democratic processes.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both factions' perspectives without overtly favoring either side. It reports on legal arguments from both Eknath Shinde's faction and Uddhav Thackeray's representatives, providing balanced coverage of the competing claims regarding the legitimacy of the Shiv Sena factions. There
