EC Decision Allowing Candidates Listed in Multiple Electoral Rolls to Contest Stayed: Uttarakhand High Court

The Uttarakhand High Court recently heard a petition concerning the validity of a clarification issued by the State Election Commission about candidates contesting elections while their names appear in multiple electoral rolls. The petitioners, represented by Mr. Abhijay Negi and Ms. Snigdha Tiwari, challenged the Election Commission’s position. The State Election Commission was represented by Mr. Sanjay Bhatt, learned Standing Counsel. Issue of Multiple Electoral Registrations and Candidature The core…