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Delhi High Court Upholds AIMIM’s Recognition As Political Party

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking the withdrawal of AIMIM’s recognition as a political party. Justice Prateek Jalan ruled that the plea lacked merit and interfered with the fundamental rights of AIMIM members to establish a political party based on their beliefs.

“The petitioner’s arguments cannot override the constitutional rights of AIMIM members. This petition has no merit and stands dismissed,” said Justice Jalan.

Petitioner Questions AIMIM’s Secular Compliance

Tirupati Narasimha Murari, the petitioner, argued that AIMIM’s constitution promotes the interests of a single religious community, Muslims. He claimed this violated the principles of secularism, which all political parties must uphold under the Constitution and the Representation of the People Act.

However, the court rejected this claim. It stated that AIMIM has complied with Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act. The section requires political parties to pledge allegiance to socialism, secularism, and democracy in their constitutional documents.

Court Affirms AIMIM’s Constitutional Compliance

The court referred to a 1989 letter submitted by AIMIM during its registration process. The letter confirmed that AIMIM had amended its constitution to align with Section 29A(5) of the Act. The court found this evidence sufficient to uphold AIMIM’s recognition.

Murari, a former member of the undivided Shiv Sena, filed the petition in 2018. The court’s decision brings relief to AIMIM and reaffirms its adherence to the requirements for political recognition.

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