Key insights
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Claim of non-statutory nomination requirements: The petition argues that demands for NOCs and other documents not listed in SEC notifications cannot be used to reject nominations.
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Claim that certain defects are curable: The petition seeks a declaration that affidavit format and question-answer sheet issues are curable defects and should not lead to rejection.
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Claim of SEC’s exclusive control over elections: The petition argues that only the State Election Commission controls election conditions and municipal bodies cannot impose extra conditions.
Takeaways
The Bombay High Court is set to hear a PIL seeking to overturn BMC nomination rejections allegedly made on non-statutory grounds and to restore affected candidates to the election process.
Topics
World & Politics Elections Governance Law & Public Safety Courts