A bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, while refusing to stay the disqualification, remarked that the petitioners would not be allowed to vote or participate in the House proceedings.

Following the split, the EC designated the 'Shiv Sena' name and 'bow and arrow' symbol to Shinde's group, while Uddhav's faction was recognized as Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), with a flaming torch as its symbol.

Political tension have escalated in Maharashtra as Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar prepares to announce the crucial verdict. The decision, expected on January 10, carries significant implications for the Eknath Shinde government and the internal dynamics of the regional party.

"Nine members of the NCP have not spoken to the national president. They were disqualified automatically when they took the oath and joined the government," NCP Maharashtra President Jayant Patil said. The party has also filed a petition seeking the MLAs' disqualification before the Election Commission of India. 

Citing the Supreme Court's judgment that he could have been reinstated as chief minister had he not resigned, Uddhav Thackeray said this implies that actions of the governor, like calling upon him for a floor test, were illegal. 

The High Court's verdict has been partially stayed until the next hearing in July.
 

As the political situation in Maharashtra worsens, the Shiv Sena has convened a crucial meeting of the party's national executive committee for today. Here are the top developments from the crisis.

Sachin Pilot and his band of MLAs were accused of violating the party whip, thereby inviting disqualification from the assembly.
 

The Supreme Court today delivered its verdict on the case related to the disqualification of the 17 Karnataka MLAs
 

While the Congress and JD(S) plan to submit the audio tape in the wake of Supreme Court delivering its verdict on the Karnataka MLAs disqualification case, the BJP says it is a poor attempt by the opposition parties to tarnish its image.