SC seeks response from Maha Deputy Speaker, others; next hearing on July 11

Stating that it would now hear the matter on July 11, the Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Maharashtra deputy speaker Narhari Zirwal, Sena, chief whip Sunil Prabhu and legislature party leader Ajay Chaudhary.

The apex court directions came on the petitions by Eknath Shinde and 15 other dissident MLAs challenging the disqualification notice to the rebel camp.

While all parties have been asked to file counter affidavits within five days, the Shinde camp got three days to respond to counter affidavits.

The top court issued the directive after the deputy speaker questioned the authenticity of the removal motion by the rebel camp.

The Supreme Court asked for all the records from the office of deputy speaker, this after his counsel told the bench that he questioned the authenticity of the removal motion by the Shinde camp as it was sent through an email.

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