Rajasthan High Court Grants Interim Protection to Councillors Before Mayoral Polls
· India · Hindustan Times, Indian Express
The Rajasthan High Court held rare late-night hearings on Sunday to address urgent petitions from councillors and candidates fearing arrest ahead of mayoral elections. Special benches constituted by Chief Justice Sanjay K Agrawal granted interim protection to nine Hanumangarh councillors and Congress councillor Maqsood Ahmed from Bikaner. The court proceedings, which extended past midnight, were initiated after petitioners alleged that police registered cases against them shortly before the upcoming municipal polls. Voting for 273 urban local bodies, including major corporations like Ajmer and Udaipur, is scheduled for Monday. The court directed the petitioners to cooperate with investigations while ensuring they remain eligible to participate in the election process.
Why it matters
The court's intervention prevents the potential disqualification or detention of key candidates, ensuring the mayoral elections in 273 urban local bodies proceed with the intended field of contestants.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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