Disclosure of Second Wife in Election Affidavit Not Sufficient Ground for Disqualification: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in a significant judgment on June 23, 2025, ruled that a candidate who belongs to a religion or culture permitting polygamy can disclose details of a second spouse in Form 26 Affidavit without it affecting their electoral eligibility. The ruling came while upholding the election of Shiv Sena candidate Rajendra Dhedya Gavit from the Palghar Constituency to the Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly. Challenge over additional column…
