Archive · 8 Dec 2025
HC Urges Swift Probe in Punjab Zila Parishad Election Row
The Punjab and Haryana High Court is asking the Punjab State Election Commission to quickly investigate a big political fight.
Some political parties say their candidates were stopped from filing papers for local elections, and many of their nominations were rejected.
The court wants the Commission to check if this is true and make sure the elections are fair.
The Commission says only a small number of nominations were rejected, but the court wants a full report soon.
The elections are happening on December 14, and the court wants to make sure everything is done properly.
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Punjab State Election Commission to expedite inquiry into allegations of mass rejection of Opposition nominations in Zila Parishad elections.
Petitioners allege police obstruction and 85% rejection of nominations in some blocks, while the state claims only 10% rejections overall.
SEC reports FIR registered over a fabricated AI-generated video and appoints senior officers to oversee elections.
Court urges SEC to complete inquiry within 48 hours and consider involving a neutral agency for forensic examination of the audio clip.
Polling for Zila Parishad elections is scheduled for December 14, with the court emphasizing the need for a free and fair process.
- Who
- Punjab and Haryana High Court, Punjab State Election Commission, Akali Dal, Congress
- What
- Allegations of mass rejection of nominations and police obstruction in Punjab Zila Parishad elections
- When
- Hearing on December 4, polling on December 14
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To ensure free and fair elections and investigate allegations of irregularities
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Petitioners
- Daljit Singh Cheema (Akali Dal), Partap Singh Bajwa (Congress)
- Allegations
- Mass rejection of Opposition nominations, police obstruction
- SEC Response
- Inquiry ongoing, 10% rejections claimed
- Court Directive
- Complete inquiry report within 48 hours
- Polling Date
- December 14
- Forensic Examination
- Punjab FSL or Chandigarh FSL to be considered