Suppression Of Candidate's Conviction Renders Election Void; Irrelevant Whether Non-Disclosure Affected Results : Supreme Court
Yash Mittal
7 Nov 2025 12:52 PM IST

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7 Nov 2025 12:52 PM IST
Observing that 'non-disclosure of a conviction' constitutes a suppression of material information violating the electorate's fundamental right to make an informed choice, the Supreme Court on Thursday (November 6) upheld the disqualification of a former councillor, who had not disclosed her criminal antecedent in an election affidavit that she was convicted in a cheque dishonor matter...
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