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Need formula to decide ‘real’ political party: SC
Published 6 August 2026 · local
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that there must be clearly defined criteria to determine the majority in a political party when rival
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that there must be clearly defined criteria to determine the majority in a political party when rival factions stake claim to its name and election symbol, indicating that such disputes cannot be resolved solely on the basis of the numerical strength of legislators
Published: August 6, 2026 • 8:59 AM IST · Updated: August 6, 2026 • 9:33 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that there must be clearly defined criteria to determine the majority in a political party when rival factions stake claim to its name and election symbol, indicating that such disputes cannot be resolved solely on the basis of the numerical strength of legislators