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MNS petition suffers setback in High Court: Relief for unopposed candidates
Mumbai: The Mumbai High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) questioning the process of unopposed elections in Maharashtra. This decision has brought significant relief to the candidates who were elected unopposed in more than 65 constituencies across the state. The petition, filed by MNS leader Avinash Jadhav, had sought a stay on the unopposed elections and a court-monitored inquiry.
The petition was heard before a division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Gautam Patel. Advocate Aseem Sarode argued on behalf of the MNS, but the court reprimanded him. The court clarified that "the Election Commission has the authority to investigate irregularities in unopposed elections, not the court." While the possibility of imposing a fine was mentioned during the hearing, no fine was ultimately levied.
BJP candidates have been elected unopposed in the highest number of constituencies in the state. The opposition had raised objections to this process, alleging coercion and irregularities. The Election Commission has initiated an inquiry, but since it was not time-bound, the MNS approached the court. However, the court's dismissal of the petition has come as a setback for the MNS.
Following the decision, Sarode said, "We made efforts for the benefit of the people and to protect the Constitution, but unfortunately, the court dismissed the petition. Our demand was that the Election Commission's inquiry should be time-bound." With the verdict expected on January 16, everyone is watching for further developments in this case.
Mumbai: The Mumbai High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) questioning the process of unopposed elections in Maharashtra. This decision has brought significant relief to the candidates who were elected unopposed in more than 65 constituencies across the state. The petition, filed by MNS leader Avinash Jadhav, had sought a stay on the unopposed elections and a court-monitored inquiry.
The petition was heard before a division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Gautam Patel. Advocate Aseem Sarode argued on behalf of the MNS, but the court reprimanded him. The court clarified that "the Election Commission has the authority to investigate irregularities in unopposed elections, not the court." While the possibility of imposing a fine was mentioned during the hearing, no fine was ultimately levied.
BJP candidates have been elected unopposed in the highest number of constituencies in the state. The opposition had raised objections to this process, alleging coercion and irregularities. The Election Commission has initiated an inquiry, but since it was not time-bound, the MNS approached the court. However, the court's dismissal of the petition has come as a setback for the MNS.
Following the decision, Sarode said, "We made efforts for the benefit of the people and to protect the Constitution, but unfortunately, the court dismissed the petition. Our demand was that the Election Commission's inquiry should be time-bound." With the verdict expected on January 16, everyone is watching for further developments in this case.
The petition was heard before a division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Gautam Patel. Advocate Aseem Sarode argued on behalf of the MNS, but the court reprimanded him. The court clarified that "the Election Commission has the authority to investigate irregularities in unopposed elections, not the court." While the possibility of imposing a fine was mentioned during the hearing, no fine was ultimately levied.
BJP candidates have been elected unopposed in the highest number of constituencies in the state. The opposition had raised objections to this process, alleging coercion and irregularities. The Election Commission has initiated an inquiry, but since it was not time-bound, the MNS approached the court. However, the court's dismissal of the petition has come as a setback for the MNS.
Following the decision, Sarode said, "We made efforts for the benefit of the people and to protect the Constitution, but unfortunately, the court dismissed the petition. Our demand was that the Election Commission's inquiry should be time-bound." With the verdict expected on January 16, everyone is watching for further developments in this case.
