Archive · 27 Jul 2026
SC Issues Notice on Suresh Gopi's Election Plea
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea by Union Minister Suresh Gopi, who is challenging a Kerala High Court order.
The High Court had refused to dismiss a petition against his election to the Lok Sabha from Thrissur in 2024.
The petitioner, Binoy AS, alleges that Gopi engaged in corrupt practices during his campaign, such as misuse of religious symbols and promising gifts.
Gopi argues that the election petition is not maintainable.
The High Court had ruled that the petition is maintainable and asked Gopi to face trial.
Gopi won the Thrissur seat with a margin of 74,686 votes, marking a historic win for the BJP in Kerala.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Suresh Gopi's plea against a Kerala High Court order.
Binoy AS, a leader of the All India Youth Federation, challenged Gopi's election.
Binoy alleged corrupt practices, including misuse of religious symbols and promising gifts.
Gopi argues that the election petition is not maintainable.
The High Court ruled that the petition is maintainable and asked Gopi to face trial.
- Who
- Suresh Gopi (Union Minister of State) and Binoy AS (All India Youth Federation leader)
- What
- Supreme Court issues notice on Suresh Gopi's plea against Kerala High Court order
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To hear Suresh Gopi's challenge against the Kerala High Court order refusing to dismiss Binoy AS's election petition
Suresh Gopi's Defense
Binoy AS's Allegations
Maintainability of Election Petition
Suresh Gopi's Defense
Gopi argues that the election petition is not maintainable.
Binoy AS's Allegations
Binoy AS contends that the petition is maintainable and warrants a trial.
Allegations of Corrupt Practices
Suresh Gopi's Defense
Gopi denies allegations of corrupt practices.
Binoy AS's Allegations
Binoy AS alleges that Gopi engaged in corrupt practices, including misuse of religious symbols and promising gifts.
- Petitioner
- Binoy AS
- Respondent
- Suresh Gopi
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- High Court Judgment Date
- April 1, 2024
- Election Margin
- 74,686 votes
- Alleged Corrupt Practices
- Misuse of religious symbols, promising gifts