Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Shiv Sena Challenges Pednekar's Nomination in HC
A Shiv Sena spokesperson went to the Bombay High Court to challenge the nomination of Kishori Pednekar, who is running for a local election in Mumbai.
The spokesperson said Pednekar didn't mention important details about some legal cases against her in her nomination form.
The court decided to hear the case after the election, which is on January 15.
Pednekar is a former mayor of Mumbai and is running for a seat in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation from ward 199 in central Mumbai.
The Shiv Sena spokesperson asked the court to reject Pednekar's nomination form, saying it was false and misleading.
The case involves five FIRs filed against Pednekar during her time as mayor, including one for alleged fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Supreme Court also extended the timeline for local body elections in Maharashtra to February 15, 2026, due to issues with reservations and EVM shortages.
Shiv Sena spokesperson Susie Shah filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging Kishori Pednekar's nomination for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Pednekar, a former Mumbai mayor, is contesting from ward 199 in central Mumbai.
The petition alleges that Pednekar hid details about five FIRs, including one for alleged fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic, in her nomination form.
The court refused an urgent hearing, scheduling it for after the January 15 elections.
Shah seeks a direction to declare Pednekar's nomination form as illegal and invalid.
- Who
- Shiv Sena spokesperson Susie Shah and former Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar
- What
- A petition challenging Pednekar's nomination for allegedly hiding FIR details
- When
- January 12, with hearing scheduled after the January 15 elections
- Where
- Bombay High Court, Mumbai
- Why
- Allegations of suppressing details about FIRs in the nomination form
Shiv Sena (Shinde Faction)
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Faction)
Nomination Validity
Shiv Sena (Shinde Faction)
The nomination form is illegal and invalid due to suppressed FIR details.
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Faction)
The nomination form is valid and meets all legal requirements.
- Petitioner
- Shiv Sena spokesperson Susie Shah
- Respondent
- Kishori Pednekar (former Mumbai mayor and Shiv Sena UBT candidate)
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Election Date
- January 15
- Ward
- 199 (central Mumbai)
- Alleged FIRs
- Five FIRs for serious offences, including one for alleged fraud during COVID-19
- Supreme Court Extension
- Extended timeline for local body elections to February 15, 2026
Sources
Shiv Sena moves HC against ex-Mumbai mayor Pednekar over ‘false’ nomination form
Shiv Sena Moves Bombay HC Challenging Ex-Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar's Nomination, Alleges FIR Suppression Ahead Of BMC Polls
Supreme Court allows Maha Election Commission to postpone Zilla polls
Shinde Sena moves Bombay HC against ex-mayor for ‘suppressing’ FIRs in civic polls nomination form
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