The petition challenging Rule 7 Clause (iv) of the CA Election Rules, 2006 was dismissed as infructuous because the challenge was filed in 2006 and lost efficacy after 20 years despite the proceedings continuing.
Order dated 13.01.2026 dismissing the petition as infructuous.
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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MEHTA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD KUMAR
O R D E R
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DINESH MEHTA, J.
VINOD KUMAR, J.
JANUARY 13, 2026/MR
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VIJAY KUMAR JHALANI & ORS.
UOI & ANR.
DINESH MEHTA
VINOD KUMAR
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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