On Wednesday (18th April): The Supreme Court scheduled a hearing for an independent candidate from Banka, Bihar. The candidate contests the cancellation of their Lok Sabha polls nomination, citing arbitrary decision-making by Election Returning Officers. The petition also seeks clarity on the term “defects of substantial character” in the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Today(on 12th April),, Jawahar Kumar Jha, an independent candidate from Banka, Bihar, challenges the rejection of his nomination for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in the Supreme Court. He asserts the need for fair participation and transparent nomination processes for all candidates. His plea aims to address the discretionary powers of Election Returning Officers and seeks clarity on nominating process.
