RIHANA vs STATE OF U.P .

The Supreme Court directed the Tribunal to expedite the disposal of Election Petition No. 13 of 2015, which had been pending for over six months, emphasizing the statutory mandate for such petitions to be resolved within six months. The High Court's refusal to intervene due to lack of jurisdiction was noted, and the Court mandated a four-month timeline for the Tribunal to conclude the proceedings. The appeal was disposed of with this directive, reinforcing the importance of timely resolution in electoral matters.