NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra government and the State Election Commission to conduct local body elections in the state by January 31, 2026.
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi also instructed the authorities to complete the delimitation exercise by October 10 this year. The court noted that despite its May 6 order directing notification of polls within four weeks and completion of elections within four months, the State Election Commission had failed to act promptly.
The apex court has now allowed an extension by fixing a firm schedule but made it clear that no further relaxation will be granted.
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi also instructed the authorities to complete the delimitation exercise by October 10 this year. The court noted that despite its May 6 order directing notification of polls within four weeks and completion of elections within four months, the State Election Commission had failed to act promptly.
The apex court has now allowed an extension by fixing a firm schedule but made it clear that no further relaxation will be granted.
You may also like
"Gen Z understands very well that country is in safe hands": BJP's Virendraa Sachdeva slams Rahul Gandhi
Kerala-EU Blue Economy Conclave attracts investment proposals worth Rs 7,288 crore
Britain slammed as 'unreliable and insignificant' NATO partner
Vicky Pattison lays bare Strictly launch and claims it was 'worst experience of my life'
DIY SOS back for new series after three years and it's launching very soon
