Allahabad High Court Dismisses Challenge to UP Legislative Council Election Rolls

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a PIL challenging electoral rolls and the election notification for Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council graduates’ and teachers’ constituencies.

Background

The petitioner argued that fresh electoral rolls were necessary before the October 23 elections. The Election Commission explained that final revision had concluded in January and later inclusion work was governed by Section 23 of the 1950 Act.

Legal issue and reasoning

The Bench distinguished roll revision under Section 21 from additions under Section 23. It also applied Article 329’s restriction on challenges once the election process had commenced.

Outcome and next step

The petition was dismissed, leaving the notified election process undisturbed.