Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, in custody for Delhi riot-related cases, can file election nominations from jail, as stated by the Delhi High Court. His counsel argues he requires interim bail to campaign for the Mustafabad Assembly seat. Hussain cited prolonged trial delays and inconsistencies in the treatment of co-accused as justification for his plea.
Today, 12th April, A petition to the Supreme Court (SC) challenges the arbitrary rejection of nomination papers by Election Returning Officers nationwide. The plea seeks clear criteria for rejection, fairness in the nomination process, and redress for unjustified decisions. It urges the court to ensure every candidate has a fair chance to rectify any defects in their nomination papers.
