Legal

Petitions Filed In Delhi High Court Over Recent Bar Association Elections

The petitioners have filed petitions in the Delhi High Court challenging the recent elections of the Patiala House Court Bar Association, Saket Court Bar Association, and Rouse Avenue Court Bar Association.

The petitions raise concerns over discrepancies in the elections and seek the court’s intervention.

Patiala House Court Bar Association Elections Dispute

The petitioners brought the issue regarding the Patiala House Court Bar Association election before the bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela for an immediate hearing.

The petitioners pointed out a contradiction between the number of registered voters and the number of votes cast.

They also claimed that they submitted a representation to the election officer, but the officer took no action.

The petitioners requested the court’s intervention to resolve the matter.

When the bench learned that the election results were declared on Sunday, it questioned the petitioner. The bench asked, “How can you challenge the election after the results have already been announced?”

The judges also inquired whether court intervention was justified at this point.

The petitioner argued that challenging the election was the only option left.

The bench observed that the Society Registration Act governs Bar Association elections, and it has its own set of procedures.

After some deliberation, the bench decided to list the case for further consideration.

Saket Court Bar Association Mismanagement Allegations

In another petition, the petitioners challenged the Saket Court Bar Association election over allegations of mismanagement.

The petitioners have asked the court to cancel the election and appoint a retired High Court judge as an observer to oversee the election process in the future.

A third petition was filed concerning the Rouse Avenue Court Bar Association election.

The petitioners informed the court that, while they were still counting the votes, they had already declared the results for certain posts the previous night.

The court has yet to take a final decision on the matter.

ALSO READ: Supreme Court Sends Contempt Notice To Maharashtra Over Bulldozer Action

Gopal Krishna

Recent Posts

PM Modi Flagged Off Four Vande Bharat Trains; Links Pilgrim Cities To National Progress

PM Modi inaugurates four Vande Bharat Express trains, connecting India’s pilgrim cities and boosting heritage…

1 hour ago

PM Modi To Address Mega Rally In Bihar’s Bettiah Ahead Of Final Election Phase

PM Modi will speak at a major rally in Bettiah, West Champaran, as Bihar prepares…

1 hour ago

Amit Shah To Address Three Rallies Ahead Of Bihar’s Final Assembly Poll Phase

Ahead of Bihar’s final Assembly election phase on Nov 11, HM Amit Shah will address…

2 hours ago

PM Modi Flags Off Four Vande Bharat Trains From Varanasi, Emphasises Infrastructure As Key To National Growth

PM Modi launches four new Vande Bharat trains from Varanasi, highlighting infrastructure as the driving…

2 hours ago

PM Modi And BJP Leaders Extend Warm Wishes To LK Advani On His 98th Birthday

PM Modi and senior BJP leaders greet LK Advani on his 98th birthday, lauding his…

3 hours ago

PM Modi To Inaugurate National Meet On Strengthening Legal Aid At Supreme Court

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to open a two-day national conference at the Supreme Court focused…

3 hours ago