Shashikant Shamrao Khot v. Amal Mahadevrao Mahadik
Case brief
What is this about?
Election petition; framing of issues; corrupt practice; Section 123(2) Representation of Peoples Act 1951; Mr. Dhananjay Mahadik; consent of Respondent; incomplete Form No.26; clauses 9 and 9(a); improper acceptance of nomination; Returning Officer; undue influence; Maharashtra Legislative Assembly 2024 election; 274 Kolhapur South Constituency; declaration dated 23 November 2024; election to be set aside; Affidavit-of-Evidence within four weeks; listed for directions 30 July 2025; Bombay High Court; Sandeep V. Marne J.; in chamber; Shashikant Shamrao Khot v. Amal Mahadevrao Mahadik.
What did the court decide?
Interlocutory directions: five issues framed with consent of counsel; Election Petitioner to file Affidavit-of-Evidence within four weeks; Election Petition listed under caption 'for directions' on 30 July 2025 at 2:30 p.m. No issue decided on merits.