Today, On 5th February, The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition challenging the election victory of Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad. The plea was filed by rival candidate Asif Siddiqui, who alleged electoral malpractices during her campaign. The court found no merit in the allegations and rejected the case. This decision upholds Gaikwad’s win amid political scrutiny.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today criticized a lawyer’s insistence on a favorable hearing date for the Shiv Sena case, advising him to experience the workload of the court firsthand. He suggested the lawyer spend a day with the court master, warning that he would “run for his life” due to the high pressure. The matter was rescheduled for next Thursday.
Sharad Pawar challenges Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction in Supreme Court over non-compliance with court orders on communication disclaimers. Singhvi stresses urgency, “Changes during elections are unacceptable.” The court declined the request for modification and insisted on compliance until elections end. The dispute arises from a division within the NCP that surfaced in July 2023, leading to factional alignment with Maharashtra’s ruling government.
