Today (3rd April) Punjab & Haryana HC
dismissed a petition challenging the Election Commission’s March 16 notification for the Karnal bypoll. The petitioner argued that the EC overlooked a section of the Representation of People’s Act. The bypoll is set for May 25, with the BJP nominating Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The court also mentioned a similar case in Maharashtra’s Akola West assembly constituency.
On 18th March: The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued notices to the Central and Haryana governments following a petition challenging the appointment of Nayab Singh Saini as Chief Minister. The petition questions Saini’s eligibility and the legitimacy of other ministers. The court has scheduled a hearing for April 30 to address these concerns.
