Madras High Court Issues Notice To ECI On Plea To Allow Only Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists To Contest From SC Constituencies

Upasana Sajeev

7 April 2026 1:01 PM IST

  • Madras High Court Issues Notice To ECI On Plea To Allow Only Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists To Contest From SC Constituencies

    The Madras High Court, on Tuesday (7th April) has ordered notice to the Election Commission of India on a plea seeking directions to the Returning Officers to ensure that only those professing Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism are permitted to contest in elections from constituencies earmarked for the Scheduled Caste community. The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G...

    Upasana Sajeev

    Upasana Sajeev

    Upasana Sajeev is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering Madras High Court

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