New Delhi, February 20 (ozi news desk): The Supreme Court has issued an order for the ballot papers and video recording of the Chandigarh mayoral elections to be presented before the court on Tuesday. This is in response to AAP candidate Kuldeep Kumar’s petition regarding alleged misconduct by the returning officer. The Bench, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, expressed concern over reports of horse-trading and criticized returning officer Anil Masih. The court has directed that the ballot papers be transported to the court by a judicial officer appointed by the Registrar General, with proper security arrangements in place for their safe transit and preservation.
The Supreme Court has taken action in response to AAP candidate Kuldeep Kumar’s petition against the alleged misconduct by the returning officer in the Chandigarh mayoral elections. The court has ordered the production of the ballot papers and video recording of the counting, which are currently in the custody of the Registrar General. A judicial officer, nominated by the Registrar General, will transport the ballot papers to the court. The court has emphasized the need for proper security arrangements to ensure the safe transit and preservation of the ballot papers.
The three-judge Bench, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, has expressed serious concern over reports of horse-trading and has criticized returning officer Anil Masih. The court has referred to the alleged defacing of the ballot as a “murder of democracy.” In light of these concerns, the court has taken steps to examine the evidence and make a final decision on the matter. The production of the ballot papers and video recording will enable the court to assess the situation and address the issues raised by the petitioner.
