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#Maharashtra : Supreme Court Gives Two Weeks For Eknath Shinde And Rebels To Reply To Disqualification Notice ; Date July 11th
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The Supreme Court, in an interim direction, has allowed Shiv Sena rebel Eknath Shinde and his MLAs to file a reply to the disqualification notice issued to them by Deputy Speaker by July 11th, 5.30 pm. Earlier, the Maharashtra Deputy Speaker had granted them time to file a reply by today.
On the request of providing security to 39 MLAs alleging threat, SC records statement of standing counsel of Maharashtra govt that adequate steps have already been taken and the state government will further ensure that no harm is caused to the life, liberty, or property of the MLAs.
Earlier, Supreme Court issued notice to Deputy Speaker, Secretary of Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly, Centre and others on pleas filed by rebel MLAs against the disqualification notice issued by the Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal against Eknath Shinde and 15 other rebel legislators.
Court also issues notice to Shiv Sena leaders Ajay Chaudhary, Sunil Prabhu and asks them to file a reply within five days. Supreme Court lists the plea for hearing on July 11th.
