‘Act invoked by RO didn’t apply to candidate’: HC stays poll in Navi Mumbai ward over nixed nomination

Bombay High Court has halted the election process for Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's Ward 17A. This decision follows a BJP candidate's challenge after his nomination was rejected due to an alleged unauthorized commercial use notice. The court found the returning officer's actions potentially arbitrary and scheduled further hearings.

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Jan 9, 2026 - 20:03
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‘Act invoked by RO didn’t apply to candidate’: HC stays poll in Navi Mumbai ward over nixed nomination
Bombay High Court has halted the election process for Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's Ward 17A. This decision follows a BJP candidate's challenge after his nomination was rejected due to an alleged unauthorized commercial use notice. The court found the returning officer's actions potentially arbitrary and scheduled further hearings.

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