SCO Explains the rift within the Shiv Sena. We then discuss the 5-Judge Bench decision that marks an important chapter in anti-defection law

While on substantive legal questions the SC made a legally cogent decision, its effect on the ground is limited.

Dr. Sanjay Jain and Ms. Malika Jain explore the key takeaways from the SC's decision, and discuss its impact on Maharashtra politics.

A historic first in SC Livestreaming, three Constitution Bench developments, addition of a Fourth Constitution bench announced.

DESK BRIEF: In Week 31 of 2022, the Supreme Court heard matters on bail, political defection, privacy and retirement

With the application of defection law being unclear, the SC will decide whether the case needs to be heard by a larger Bench.

The Constitution of India bans members of the House from defecting from their political party.

MH Government argued that defection of rebel MLAs must be investigated before the floor test is conducted. MLAs argued two are unrelated.