Supreme Court of India · 2006-10-19
Kishansing Tomar vs Municipal Corporation Of The City Of ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Kishansing Tomar
- Respondent
- Municipal Corporation Of The City Of ...
- Author
- K.G. Balakrishnan
- Bench
- Chief Justice, K.G. Balakrishnan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that under Article 243-U of the Constitution, the State Election Commission is obligated to conduct timely elections for the Municipal Corporation, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to the prescribed timeframe. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that the Election Commission's proposed timeline for delimitation and election was justified, thereby affirming the requirement for elections to be completed by December 31, 2005. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the importance of timely electoral processes in local governance.