In a recent legal development, the court did not address the central issue of the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) color dispute. The case, initiated by Barrow, was merely an application for leave to seek judicial review, not the substantive hearing on who has the right to wear red. Attorney Hector Guerra clarified that while the color controversy was part of the arguments during this preliminary stage, the judge did not rule on the core matter. The judge’s decision was based on two preliminary points: the delay in prosecuting the claim and the fact that the issue had become moot. Guerra emphasized that for judicial proceedings to proceed, the court must first grant leave, ensuring the claim is timely and not merely academic. This case highlights the procedural complexities in legal disputes within political parties.