This is an oral order disposing of a writ petition alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct. The court held that since the petitioner had approached the State Election Authority, no parallel proceeding is warranted.
Application disposed; no relief granted as matter remitted to State Election Authority.
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Patna High Court CWJC No.5979 of 2014 (2) dt.07-04-2014
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.5979 of 2014
====================================================== 1. Chandra Shekhar Azad S/O Late Gurudeo Singh Resident Of Pathal Bunglow, Bhaga, P.S.- Jorapokhar, District- Dhanbad State- Jharkhand
.... .... Petitioner/s
.... .... Respondent/s
====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Amrendra Narayan Rai For the Respondent/s : Mr. Aag6- Anjani Kumar ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN SINHA and HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE VIKASH JAIN ORAL ORDER (Per: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN SINHA) 2 07-04-2014 Heard counsel for the petitioner and State.
If the petitioner perceives violation of the Model Code of Conduct and has already approached the State Election Authority, we are not persuaded to hold a parallel proceeding and it is for the State Election Authority to examine matters in accordance with law.
The application stands disposed.
(Navin Sinha, J)
Md. Ibrarul/-
(Vikash Jain, J)
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a writ petition alleging violation of Model Code of Conduct should be heard by this Court when the State Election Authority has already been approached.
Whether parallel proceedings regarding Model Code of Conduct violation are permitted when the matter is before the State Election Authority.
Chandra Shekhar Azad
The State Of Bihar Through The Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commission Of India, Bihar, Patna
Navin Sinha
Vikash Jain
As recorded by the court registry
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