Jitendra Kumar Awwasthi vs Sanjay Yadav (Winning Candidate) ...
2023 Latest Caselaw 413 MP

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                                                     IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH
                                                                  AT JABALPUR
                                                                       EP No. 21 of 2019
                                                (JITENDRA KUMAR AWWASTHI Vs SANJAY YADAV (WINNING CANDIDATE) MLA)

                                       Dated : 06-01-2023
                                             Shri Jitendra Awasthi, Election Petitioner is present in person.

                                             Shri Pankaj Yadav, learned counsel for respondent.

Witness Smt. Preeti Nagendra examined, cross-examined and discharged.

Witness-Shri Rohit Singh's examination is inconclusive, he has sought

time to bring on record documents.

It is informed by Shri Rohit Singh that he has to attain a prestigious meeting having wide ranging ramifications for the development of the State, therefore, he is not available till 17th January, 2023.

On his request, list this case on 18th January, 2023 at 2.15 pm. At this stage, Shri Siddharth Seth, learned counsel for the Election Commission of India intervenes and submits that the direction is to be issued to the Collector, Jabalpur to produce relevant records pertaining to filing of the nomination forms for the Election to the State Assembly for which last date of

filing the nomination form was 09.11.2018 for Bargi Seat No.96.

Accordingly, Collector, Jabalpur is directed to depute a responsible Officer with original record on 18th January, 2023 at 12.00 pm. It is made clear that if there is any lapse on the part of the Collector-cum- District Election Officer, Jabalpur, then Collector-cum-District Election Officer,

Signature Not Verified Jabalpur, may be summoned in person.

SAN

Digitally signed by MOHD TABISH KHAN This order will be communicated by Shri Siddharth Seth to the Collector- Date: 2023.01.07 12:36:48 IST

cum-District Election Officer, Jabalpur.

It is directed that Electronic Media and Print Media will not be allowed to report proceedings of the Court except for the final judgment in the matter.

(VIVEK AGARWAL) JUDGE

Tabish

Signature Not Verified SAN

Digitally signed by MOHD TABISH KHAN Date: 2023.01.07 12:36:48 IST