Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 25-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 30459/2026 filed by A Shiji & Ors. against Milad-e-Memorial Trust & Ors., arising from the High Court of Kerala’s final judgment dated 29‑07‑2026 in WA No. 1373/2026.
- Interlocutory Application No. 255828/2026 was presented, wherein petitioner’s senior counsel Nikhil Goel argued that despite a status‑quo order, the Returning Officer (who is an Advocate) was accepting nomination papers, violating the order.
- Respondent counsel Lakshmeesh S. Kamath appeared and accepted notice on behalf of respondents numbered 19 to 21.
Final Outcome
- The Court ordered issuance of notice on IA No. 255828/2026.
- Respondent counsel accepted the notice.
- Parties must file a reply to the IA by the next date of hearing.
- No election shall be conducted until the next hearing.
- The matter is listed for hearing after two weeks.
Topics: Election Law, Court Order