SC to Hear on Oct 21 Vijayan's Plea in CMRL Case, YSRCP Petition on Local Body Polls

SC to hear on October 21 Vijayan’s plea in CMRL case, YSRCP petition on local body polls

A special Bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana will hear Pinarayi Vijayan’s plea in the CMRL case and YSRCP’s challenge to the Andhra Pradesh HC’s refusal to extend civic poll nomination deadlines

SC to hear on Oct 21 Vijayan's plea in CMRL case, YSRCP petition on local body polls

On Wednesday, a special Supreme Court bench will hear two important pleas connected with ongoing issues. One plea is from the YSRCP claiming that violence in Andhra Pradesh hindered nominations for local elections. The other plea relates to former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan facing allegations in a bribery case. The high court previously dismissed YSRCP's request to extend the nomination deadline due to safety concerns.

Supreme Court holiday bench to hear YSRCP poll violence plea

A Supreme Court holiday bench will hear the YSRCP's civic poll plea and the Vijayan family's FIR challenges. The cases raise concerns over electoral access and pre-FIR hearing rights.

YSRCP Moves Supreme Court Alleging Violence Prevented Its Candidates From Filing Nominations For AP Municipal Polls

The party has sought extension of the nomination deadline, which expired on October 18, and police protection for candidates.