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Supreme Court orders Madhya Pradesh speaker to decide Nirmala Sapre defection case within two months
✍️ Amar Ujala · Sagar
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 02:16 PM
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The Supreme Court has directed Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar to deliver a verdict on the pending defection petition against MLA Nirmala Sapre of Bina (Sagar) within 60 days.
The Supreme Court intervened in a pending defection case involving Nirmala Sapre, the elected representative from the Bina constituency in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. The court instructed the speaker of the state legislative assembly, Narendra Singh Tomar, to pronounce a decision within two months.
Sapre's petition alleges that her party affiliation was altered in violation of the anti-defection law, prompting legal scrutiny. The speaker, who also serves as a Union minister, is now bound by the apex court's timeline to examine the evidence and apply the provisions of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.
Legal experts note that the directive underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring swift resolution of political disputes that can affect legislative stability. The outcome will determine whether Sapre retains her seat or faces disqualification under the anti-defection provisions.
The case highlights ongoing tensions within state politics, where party-switching accusations frequently lead to court interventions. The Supreme Court's order aims to prevent prolonged uncertainty in the assembly's composition.
A final ruling is expected before the end of the stipulated period, after which the assembly will implement the court‑mandated decision.
Sapre's petition alleges that her party affiliation was altered in violation of the anti-defection law, prompting legal scrutiny. The speaker, who also serves as a Union minister, is now bound by the apex court's timeline to examine the evidence and apply the provisions of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.
Legal experts note that the directive underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring swift resolution of political disputes that can affect legislative stability. The outcome will determine whether Sapre retains her seat or faces disqualification under the anti-defection provisions.
The case highlights ongoing tensions within state politics, where party-switching accusations frequently lead to court interventions. The Supreme Court's order aims to prevent prolonged uncertainty in the assembly's composition.
A final ruling is expected before the end of the stipulated period, after which the assembly will implement the court‑mandated decision.