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Can party symbol be given to those accused of committing 'constitutional sin' of defection: Supreme Court
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points Chief Justice Surya Kant is part of the Bench hearing these pleas, along with two other justices. A court hearing is underway regarding a split in a political party.
A court hearing is underway regarding a split in a political party. The case involves a group of pleas related to this division.
Chief Justice Surya Kant is part of the Bench hearing these pleas, along with two other justices. They have made an observation about party symbols and defection.
Further details about the hearing and the court's observation are available from the source, including the context of the split and the specific points being considered by the court.
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Published: October 6, 2026 ·
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