RP Act, Election Petitioner Can File Replication To Respondent's Written Statement If New Facts Aren't Introduced: Supreme Court

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court addressed critical aspects of election petitions and procedural fairness in the case of Sheikh Noorul Hassan versus Nahakpam Indrajit Singh & Ors. The judgment delved into sections of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, focusing on grounds for declaring elections void and the necessity of clear and concise statements in election petitions. Key Points from the Judgment: - Section 100 of the…