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Calcutta High Court rejects PIL to cancel Suvendu Adhikari nomination from Bhabanipur
Politics
Published on 27 April 2026
Court says there is no constitutional route to cancel
The Calcutta High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation demanding cancellation of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s nomination from Bhabanipur. He is contesting against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The court held there is no constitutional provision to cancel a candidate’s nomination, and Adhikari’s side alleged the petition was driven by political motives.
- High Court rejected the PIL over Adhikari’s Bhabanipur nomination
- Case centered on the contest between Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee
- Court cited lack of any constitutional provision to cancel nominations
- Adhikari’s lawyer said the petition had political motives
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