HC to hear election petition today
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 06 2020:
A single bench of High Court of Manipur is further hearing the election petition filed by former Minister and BJP spokesperson, Dr Nimaichand Luwang against ex-Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar tomorrow.
The Court of Justice Lanusungkum Jamir was hearing the petition today through video conference.
Dr Nimaichand Luwang had filed the election petition against Th Shyamkumar alleging the latter had filed a "false affidavit by not disclosing a pending appeal against him in the Delhi High Court during the 2017 State general election" .
It may be noted that the Supreme Court had recently directed the High Court of Manipur to dispose of the election petition within two months.