India - High Court of Meghalaya

Election Petition Must Be Personally Presented by Petitioner to Stamp Reporter Under Section 81 RP Act: Meghalaya High Court

Election Challenge Crumbles on Filing technicality: Meghalaya HC Insists on Personal PresentationIn a stark reminder of election law's rigid procedural demands, theHigh Court of Meghalaya at Shillongdismissed an election petition filed by Shri Titosstar Well Chyne challenging the victory of r...

07 Apr 2026

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Section 5 Limitation Act Not Applicable to Municipal Election Petitions Under Assam Municipal Act: Gauhati High Court

No Condonation of Delay Beyond 21 Days for Municipal Election Petitions Under Assam Act, Rules: Gauhati High Court Gauhati, Assam- TheGauhatiHigh Court has clarified that the provisions of Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, which allows courts to condone delays if there is "sufficient cau...

28 Apr 2025

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Election Petitions Dismissed for Delay: Limitation Act's Fraud Exception Inapplicable, Rules Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High Court: Strict 45-Day Deadline for Election Petitions - Fraud Allegations No Ground for Delay Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh- The Allahabad High Court has firmly reiterated the strict 45-day limitation period for filing election petitions, ruling that provisions of the Limitation Act,...

22 Apr 2025