Supreme Court stated that candidates contesting panchayat elections must truthfully disclose information about any pending criminal cases against them. The Court emphasised that non-disclosure amounts to corrupt practice and can lead to annulment of election results.
Maharashtra: Following their defeat in the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, five candidates representing parties under the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have filed petitions in the Bombay High Court, challenging the victories of rival candidates from the Mahayuti alliance.
