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The Bombay High Court has issued a notice to MP Ravindra Waikar, requiring him to respond to a petition challenging his victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Amol Kirtikar of the opposing faction has filed the petition, claiming irregularities in the vote counting process and seeking the annulment of Waikar’s election.
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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.
The Supreme Court refused to allow a Congress substitute candidate to represent the party in the Indore Lok Sabha election. The court emphasized that legal questions could be raised in an election petition. The plea was declined as the court believes such matters should be addressed during an election petition, not through seasonal litigation.
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Today (30th April): The Supreme Court rejected Debasish Dhar’s plea on his nomination cancellation from Birbhum, stating that intervening would disrupt the ongoing election process. The court dismissed allegations of prejudice against the returning officer, affirming that he acted in good faith. Dhar’s resignation as an IPS officer did not imply the absence of pending dues. Consequently, the case was dismissed as withdrawn.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, denounced the alleged tampering of ballot papers during the Chandigarh Mayor elections as a “murder of democracy.” The Court issued a notice, ordered the preservation of evidence, and halted further municipal activities, demonstrating its commitment to upholding democratic values and fair electoral processes.
