Jharkhand High Court slammed the state for failing to hold municipal polls despite orders and issued contempt notices to senior IAS officers. The court warned of framing charges for “willful disobedience.”
The Jharkhand High Court directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to submit an affidavit regarding the voter list for municipal elections in the state. Justice Ananda Sen issued the order while hearing a contempt petition filed by Roshni Khalko, a former ward councillor. The petition highlighted the government’s delay in holding municipal polls. The court is addressing concerns over the timely conduct of elections.
