Supreme Court of India · 2019-10-01
SATISH UKEY vs DEVENDRA GANGADHARRAO FADNAVIS
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/30432
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SATISH UKEY
- Respondent
- DEVENDRA GANGADHARRAO FADNAVIS
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE RANJAN GOGOI
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE RANJAN GOGOI, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIRUDDHA BOSE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal regarding the dismissal of a criminal complaint against the Chief Minister of Maharashtra under Section 125-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The court examined the procedural history, including the High Court's reversal of the Sessions Judge's remand order. Ultimately, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of adhering to electoral laws and the integrity of the electoral process.