. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday took exception to “petty politicians” of the Shiv Sena (UBT) accusing the court of delaying adjudication of petitions challenging non-disqualification of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Election Commission’s decision to declare them as the real ‘Shiv Sena’ and said it is the UBT camp’s counsel who had sought adjournment many a time.Advocate Rohit Sharma, acting as per the instructions in the cause-list of the SC, requested a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi to fix a date for final hearing on the three-year-old petition by Uddhav Thackeray against Eknath Shinde, who rebelled with other Sena legislators and formed a govt with the BJP, as well as a two-year-old petition challenging the Speaker’s order rejecting petitions seeking disqualification of the rebel Sena MLAs.Though the bench accepted Sharma’s request and assured that the “Shiv Sena matters” would be taken up for final hearing soon, the CJI said, “Stop your people from going to the media and accuse the SC of delaying adjudication of the petitions. On one hand you seek adjournment of hearing and on the other you accuse the SC of delay. These irresponsible statements should not be made.”“I am issuing a warning. I am not going to tolerate these things. Why do these petty politicians keep making accusations against SC,” the CJI asked. Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat said he was ready to argue the case on Friday itself or any day suitable to the court. The CJI said, “The court often sits much beyond 4 pm to hear cases. It is not as if we are sitting idle. All cases cannot be heard in a single day.” Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi said these comments, be it from any party, should not have been made as the courts are working beyond the scheduled court time.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Not An Iota Of Truth’: PM Modi Rubbishes Report Of Restriction On Foreign Travel28 Hostages From Kuki, Naga Communities Held By Armed Groups Released In Manipur’I Am Sorry To…’: Shashi Tharoor To Skip VD Satheesan’s Swearing-In As Kerala CMNEET UG 2026 Re-Exam On June 21, Computer-Based Test Format From Next Year: Education MinisterOman To Gujarat: India Fast-Tracks Deep-Sea Gas Pipeline Project Amid Hormuz CrisisCJI Surya Kant Makes Strong Remarks During Senior Advocate HearingKerala CM-Designate Satheesan Hits Back At BJP Over IUML, Secularism DebateFormer RAW Chief Flags Security Risks Over PM Modi’s Convoy DownsizingTMC MP Derek O’Brien Slams Centre After Petrol-Diesel Hike, Targets Modi Government’Bhojshala Complex Is A Temple, Hindus Have Right To Worship’: MP High Court123PhotostoriesKishwer Merchant recalls her father’s reaction to her interfaith marriage and age gap with Suyyash Rai; reacts to her son being trolled for wearing a skull capLauki vs Tori: Which has more nutrition for summer and 5 interesting ways to eat themAncient Kashmiri beauty secrets that are becoming popular again in IndiaFrom transparent bodies to underground lives: 5 bizarre frogs you’ve probably never heard of8 modern TV unit designs to instantly upgrade your living roomPersonality test: Mango, litchi, watermelon? Pick a fruit and see if you are a natural leader, kind, or creativeCannes 2026:Why Sanam Saeed’s Cannes debut is a major moment for Pakistani cinemaHow to grow butterfly-friendly native plants in Indian city home gardensNot just travel: 10 cheapest countries to retire in — 9 and 10 will surprise you5 adorable dog breeds that stay puppy-sized forever123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultUS Iran warPrateek YadavHaryana election resultForeign outflowNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingNEET UG Re-Exam dateAdmit card indian army agniveer gdIPL Points TablePM ModiKerala Board SSLC Result 2026IPL 2026IPL Orange Cap 2026Bengaluru RapeWho is Shubham KhairnarIndia UA Trade Talk
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday took exception to “petty politicians” of the Shiv Sena (UBT) accusing the court of delaying adjudication of petitions challenging non-disqualification of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Election Commission’s decision to declare them as the real ‘Shiv Sena’ and said it is the UBT camp’s counsel who had sought adjournment many a time.Advocate Rohit Sharma, acting as per the instructions in the cause-list of the SC, requested a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi to fix a date for final hearing on the three-year-old petition by Uddhav Thackeray against Eknath Shinde, who rebelled with other Sena legislators and formed a govt with the BJP, as well as a two-year-old petition challenging the Speaker’s order rejecting petitions seeking disqualification of the rebel Sena MLAs.Though the bench accepted Sharma’s request and assured that the “Shiv Sena matters” would be taken up for final hearing soon, the CJI said, “Stop your people from going to the media and accuse the SC of delaying adjudication of the petitions. On one hand you seek adjournment of hearing and on the other you accuse the SC of delay. These irresponsible statements should not be made.”“I am issuing a warning. I am not going to tolerate these things. Why do these petty politicians keep making accusations against SC,” the CJI asked. Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat said he was ready to argue the case on Friday itself or any day suitable to the court. The CJI said, “The court often sits much beyond 4 pm to hear cases. It is not as if we are sitting idle. All cases cannot be heard in a single day.” Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi said these comments, be it from any party, should not have been made as the courts are working beyond the scheduled court time.
