A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said whether the 2016 Nabam Rebia judgement requires reference or not will be considered with the merits of the case on February 21.
The SC on February 17, refusing to refer pleas pertaining to last year's political crisis triggered by Shiv Sena's division to a seven-judge bench for reconsideration of the 2016 Nabam Rebia judgement said that they will have to consider merits of the case. Both factions reacting to the development defended their stances.
Sanjay Raut, a leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), however asserted that the party led by Uddhav Thackeray is the "real" Shiv Sena and truth will prevail when the apex court hears the case on February 21
The PIL sought appropriate action against the rebel leaders for the "omission of duties and moral wrongs committed, leading to disrespect towards the public rights and good governance"