SC stays HC order
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 18 2016 :
Acting on an appeal filed by Moirang AC MLA Mairembam Prithviraj alias Prithibiraj which prayed for staying an order issued by the High Court of Manipur on February 29, the Supreme Court has stayed the same order.
Notably, the order issued by the High Court of Manipur on February 29 declared the State Assembly election held in Moirang Assembly segment in 2012 as null and void.
The interim order issued by the Supreme Court today stated that the petitioner (Prithviraj) is permitted only to participate in the proceedings but not for voting and drawing remuneration in the capacity of an MLA.
The apex Court has listed the case for final hearing on May 5 this year.