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WPA/27006/2025 of BIKASH RATH AND ORS vs ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA AND ORS

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The Calcutta High Court decided this matter on 7 January 2026. The registry identifies it as CNR WBCHCA0542902025. It was heard by Justice Krishna Rao.

The disposal recorded by the registry is "The court quashed the notice issued to the petitioners and allowed the petition.". The record refers to 4 enactments, among them Representation of the People Act, 1951, West Bengal Cooperative Societies Act, 2006 and Banking Regulation Act, 1949. 5 statutory provisions are noted on the record.

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CourtCalcutta High Court
Record typeWPA
Case numberCNR WBCHCA0542902025
Date of decision
Decision year2026
BenchHON'BLE JUSTICE KRISHNA RAO
PetitionerBIKASH RATH AND ORS.
RespondentELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA AND ORS.
DisposalThe court quashed the notice issued to the petitioners and allowed the petition.
Acts
Sections
  • Section 17 of the West Bengal Cooperative Societies Act, 2006
  • Section 134B and 134C(2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
  • Section 159 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951
  • Article 324(6) of the Constitution of India
  • Section 159(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951
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