Supreme Court agrees to hear Abhishek Banerjee's plea on disqualification of 20 TMC MPs
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SC takes up Abhishek Banerjee’s plea seeking action against 20 rebel TMC MPs
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking a time-bound decision on the disqualification of 20 rebel TMC MPs under the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule). These MPs had merged with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), while the TMC argues their move constitutes voluntarily giving up party membership. This case tests the interpretation of 'merger' versus 'defection' under the anti-defection law and the Speaker's duty to decide disqualification petitions within a reasonable time. The outcome will set a crucial precedent for intra-party democracy and the enforcement of the Tenth Schedule.
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MPs merged with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), TMC claims voluntary giving up of membership
Case involves interpretation of anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule of Constitution)
Plea seeks time-bound decision by Speaker on disqualification petitions
Outcome to set precedent on merger vs defection and Speaker's constitutional duty
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