New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday lashed out at returning officer Anil Masih while hearing allegations of vote tampering in the Chandigarh mayoral elections held on 30 January. During the hearing, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud quizzed Masih, who was personally present in court. The CJI warned him that if he didnât answer … Read more
The Supreme Court will examine the ballot papers that were marked by RO in Chandigarh Mayor Election and the video footage. Returning Officer Anil Masih said he put ‘X’ marks on eight ‘defaced’ ballot papers. SC on Chandigarh mayor polls: Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Monday expressing concern over the Chandigarh Mayor … Read more
The top court said that it was obvious that the Returning Officer “defaced” the ballot papers. (L) Presiding Officer Anil Masih (R) Chandigarh BJP MP Kirron Kher along with newly elected mayor Manoj Sonkar. Supreme Court On Chandigarh Mayor Elections: The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the civic poll officer under whose … Read more