SC notices Ajit Pawar on Sharad Pawar faction's plea over 'clock' symbol
A three-judge Bench headed by Justice Surya Kant issued notice to the Deputy Chief Minister and others while seeking their replies on the plea
by PTI · The HinduThe Supreme Court on Thursday (October 24, 2024) sought responses from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and others on a plea filed by the NCP faction led by veteran leader Sharad Pawar over the use of "clock" symbol.
A three-judge Bench headed by Justice Surya Kant issued notice to the Deputy Chief Minister and others while seeking their replies on the plea.
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The top court directed Ajit Pawar to file a fresh undertaking over its March 19 and April 4 directions to issue a public notice saying 'NCP's 'clock' symbol is sub-judice', was being meticulously complied with even during the process of the State assembly elections.
The apex court was hearing a plea by Sharad Pawar faction that claimed the top court's order was not being complied with by the Ajit Pawar-led group.
Published - October 24, 2024 04:09 pm IST