Today, On 29th April, Debasish Dhar, BJP candidate for Birbhum Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal, filed an appeal with the Supreme Court after his nomination was cancelled. Represented by Nidhesh Gupta, he stressed the urgency of the matter, seeking an expedited hearing before the impending nomination deadline. This adds to the political tension in the volatile region.
Today (29th April): The BJP candidate for the Birbhum Lok Sabha seat, Debasish Dhar, has challenged the cancellation of his nomination in the Supreme Court. The cancellation was due to the absence of a no-objection certificate from the West Bengal government. The urgency stems from the imminent elections, with an alternative candidate named as a precaution.
Today (26th April): The Calcutta High Court rejected an urgent plea from BJP candidate Debashis Dhar regarding the cancellation of his nomination for the Lok Sabha elections in Birbhum constituency. The court cited legal precedence and refused to entertain the petition immediately, instructing the counsel to file the plea for consideration next week.
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.
