Manav Shakti Party v. Election Commission of India through Its Secretary
Writ Petition (Civil) – Political party registration
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, W.P.(C) 9570/2026, decided 17.07.2026 by Amit Bansal, J. Manav Shakti Party v. Election Commission of India. Petition seeking direction to ECI to approve party name and register the party before the UP General Legislative Assembly Election (tentatively February 2027). ECI communications of 15.07.2026 for verification of 20 members' affidavits (CEO, U.P.) and party address (District Election Officer, Firozabad) taken on record; petition disposed of with direction to process application and verify expeditiously. No statutes or precedents discussed; no costs or quantum.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondent/ECI to process the petitioner's application for registration of 'MANAV SHAKTI PARTY' and carry out the necessary verification processes in an expeditious manner. ¶18