The Supreme Court refused to entertain RJD leader Sweta Suman’s plea challenging the rejection of her nomination from Mohania reserved seat, citing ongoing election process. The Court advised her to “file an election petition” instead.
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a student’s plea challenging her nomination rejection for the JNUSU elections due to the age limit rule barring candidates over 25. The bench upheld the existing regulation and emphasized compliance with established election rules, indicating no legal grounds for exception.
On Wednesday(24th July), The Himachal Pradesh High Court issued a notice to BJP MP Kangana Ranaut over a petition challenging her election victory. The petitioner, Layak Ram Negi, claims his nomination papers were unjustly rejected, leading to Ranaut’s unchallenged win. Ranaut has been directed to respond by August 21. This notice signals a serious examination of the petition.
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The Supreme Court refused to entertain an independent candidate’s plea against the rejection of his nomination for the upcoming elections. The candidate was advised to pursue alternative legal remedies, as the Court stated that such matters should be challenged through an election petition rather than at a pre-poll stage. The petition was ultimately dismissed.
