Allahabad HC seeks Election Commission response on plea challenging validity of Paras-10, 10A and 10-B of the Symbol Order 1968

The Allahabad High Court has sought the response of Election Commission on a plea by Shraddha Tripathi challenging the constitutional validity of Paras-10, 10A and 10-B of the Symbol Order 1968 on several counts interalia that said Paras are in conflict with the provisions of Rule-10 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961.

A bench headed by the Chief Justice Govind Mathur and Justice Ramesh Sinha, has directed the Election Commission of India to file the Counter Affidavit within a period of six weeks.

The matter listed for further hearing on 17th February, 2021.

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