Supreme Court Slams “Petty Politicians” in Shiv Sena Symbol Dispute Hearing
Supreme Court reprimands Thackeray and Shinde-led Shiv Sena factions over media criticism of judiciary amid repeated adjournment requests in symbol dispute case
The Impressive TimesThe Supreme Court on Friday strongly criticized leaders from the rival camps of the Shiv Sena—led by Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde—during the ongoing dispute over the party’s name and the “bow and arrow” election symbol.
During the hearing, the bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed displeasure over public statements suggesting that the court was deliberately delaying the matter. The Chief Justice cautioned that repeated adjournment requests in court while simultaneously blaming the judiciary in the media was unacceptable.
According to proceedings, lawyers appearing for both factions once again sought an adjournment when the case came up for hearing. This prompted a sharp response from the bench, which questioned the conduct of the parties outside the courtroom.
The Chief Justice remarked that it was inappropriate for political figures to question the judiciary’s pace in public while continuing to delay proceedings inside court. He emphasized that the Supreme Court would not tolerate attempts to influence public perception by criticizing the judicial process.
The case relates to the long-running dispute between the two factions of Shiv Sena over control of the party name and its iconic election symbol, which remains a key point of political and legal contention.
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