Tikku Murder Case: Accused Moves SC to Remove MP Ujjwal Nikam as SPP

• Vijay Bhivajirao Palande, accused in the 2012 Arunkumar Tikku murder case, has approached the Supreme Court.
• Palande seeks the removal of Rajya Sabha MP Ujjwal Nikam from his role as Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) in the case.
• The petition challenges Nikam’s continuation as SPP for Maharashtra after his nomination to the Upper House of Parliament, arguing it constitutes an “office of profit”.
• A Mumbai court previously dismissed Palande’s request, stating Nikam's SPP role is contractual and not an 'office of profit' under Article 102(1).
• Nikam and the State of Maharashtra oppose the removal, asserting his appointment is contractual and does not disqualify him as an MP.