A division bench of the Gujarat High Court headed by Chief Justice Arvind Kumar on Tuesday dismissed a “frivolous luxury litigation” related to the Dakor municipal election dispute involving costs payable to the chief minister. COVID-19 Relief fund.
At the request of the petitioner’s counsel, an elected independent candidate, the court reduced the cost from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 50,000, which was initially levied, provided the plaintiff voluntarily paid the amount.
The court also rejected the counsel’s request to withdraw the case, with Chief Justice Kumar remarking, “Many people are in the queue waiting for their disputes to be resolved… Here it is a matter of election, fighting for the post.” So it’s a luxury lawsuit. The cost should follow the cause.”
The matter pertains to the 2018 Dakor Municipality election where 28 members were elected. Of those elected, 17 contested as independents and 11 as independents. BJP Candidate.
Seven BJP candidates violated the mandate and voted for an independent candidate, resulting in the initiation of proceedings against them under the provisions of the Defection Act 1986. The disqualification order was issued in September 2020, which was upheld by the Supreme Court.
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