The Court held that disputes regarding acceptance/cancellation of nomination require evidence and are more appropriately examined in an election petition. The writ application was dismissed without adjudicating the substantive grievance.
The writ application was dismissed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CWJC No.7787 of 2011
SURESH CHAUDHARY .
Versus
THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS .
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The grievance of the petitioner with regard to the acceptance of nomination of Respondents 5 & 6 and seeking cancellation of the same are matters which can more appropriately be examined in an Election Petition where evidence both oral and documentary shall also be led.
The writ application is dismissed.
Snkumar/-
(Navin Sinha,J.)
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the grievance regarding acceptance of nomination and seeking cancellation of same can be examined in a writ application or requires an election petition.
Suresh Chaudhary
The State of Bihar & Ors.
Navin Sinha
As recorded by the court registry
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