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.

SC refuses to delay the impending Maharashtra floor test. Uddhav Thackarey promptly resigns as CM.

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

DESK BRIEF: Judgments on Reservations in Promotions for SC/STs, and the suspension of 12 BJP MLAs from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.

Appointment of K.G. Bopiah as pro-tem speaker challenged by Opposition as unconstitutional.