The Hindu·4 min read·hard
Majority legislators cannot overrule will of political party: Supreme Court
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Krishnadas Rajagopal
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that a majority of legislators cannot unilaterally override a political party's official directives or claim to be the 'real' party. This decision addresses the ongoing legal dispute between Shiv Sena factions regarding party identity and defection.
The Supreme Court made it clear on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) that a group of MLAs or MPs cannot override the official directives of the parent political party merely for the reason that they hold a majority among the elected members.
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