Chambers of Ishaan Garg
Ch. No. 217, Western Wing, District & Sessions Court, Tis Hazari, New Delhi, Delhi 110054
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Supreme Court Notice on Sharad Pawar's Plea: A Concise Overview
1. Introduction to the Plea
Sharad Pawar lodged a plea on February 19, challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to authenticate Ajit Pawar's faction as the true Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
2. Temporary Relief Granted
The court provided interim relief to Sharad Pawar, allowing his faction to use the name 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Chandra Pawar' until further orders.
3. Allocation of Party Symbol
The court permitted Sharad Pawar to request a party symbol from the ECI, to be allotted within a week of application.
4. Background of the Petition
Sharad Pawar's petition contests the ECI's decision to award the NCP's official 'clock' symbol to Ajit Pawar's group.
5. Speaker's Decision Amid Party Rift
Amid an ongoing party rift, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar refrained from disqualifying MLAs from either faction.
6. Factional Moves and Supreme Court's Deadline
Both factions filed disqualification petitions, and the court set a deadline for the Speaker to make a decision.
