Delhi High Court Backs Manish Sisodia’s 2020 Win, Says FIR Alone Doesn’t Need Criminal Disclosure

The Delhi High Court upheld Manish Sisodia’s 2020 election victory, ruling that mere registration of an FIR does not amount to a pending criminal case. Justice Jasmeet Singh clarified that disclosure is required only when charges are framed or a court takes cognizance of the offence.

Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Shiv Sena (Shinde) MP Naresh Mhaske’s Election from Thane

The Bombay High Court rejected Rajan Vichare’s plea against Shiv Sena (Shinde) MP Naresh Mhaske, ruling that disclosure of minor conviction was not mandatory. Justice RI Chagla held only convictions with one-year jail or more need to be declared.