The recent judgment of the Supreme Court in Subhash Desai v. Principal Secretary, Governor of Maharashtra & Ors has lately been in news due to its upcoming hearing before a 7-judge-bench. Subhash was set in the context of the political controversy regarding the intra-party dissent and subsequent alleged defections that took place within the Shiv Sena Legislative Party in Maharashtra. This article critically analyses the position propounded in Subhash regarding the reference of Nabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker, Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly to a larger bench. Ultimately, this article argues that there are several inconsistencies present in the application of the reasons specified for referring Nabam to a larger bench. Further, it contends that the interim measure proposed in Subhash is unconstitutional in nature and thus, should be set aside.