Calcutta HC Declines PIL Seeking New Process For Scrutinising Poll Candidates, Alleging 'Foreigners' Were Participating In Bengal Elections

Srinjoy Das

15 April 2025 10:10 AM IST

  • Calcutta HC Declines PIL Seeking New Process For Scrutinising Poll Candidates, Alleging Foreigners Were Participating In Bengal Elections

    The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a new process for the scrutiny of candidates contesting the Bengal elections. The plea further alleged that foreigners were illegally obtaining Indian citizenship to participate in the state elections and manipulate the results.In dismissing the plea, a division bench of Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice...

    Srinjoy Das

    Srinjoy Das

    Srinjoy Das is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering the Calcutta High Court

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