Samrom Paul Topno v. the State of Jharkhand through the Chief Election Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
This court issued a direction under Article 226 of the Constitution to the Commissioner, South Chhotanagpur Division, Ranchi, to conclude a pending election petition within eight weeks. The petition challenged the election of a successful candidate alleging reservation violation and undue delay.
What did the court decide?
The learned Commissioner, South Chhotanagpur Division, Ranchi is directed to dispose of the election petition within a period of eight weeks.