The Supreme Court in its order dated December 02, 2022 clarified that appointment of a candidate – who is charged under Section 498-A IPC – cannot be rejected on the ground that he was tried for the offence. The top court noted that the criminal case against the candidate had resulted in his acquittal, post … Continue reading READ ORDER | Appointment Can’t Be Denied Because Candidate Was Tried U/S 498A IPC & Later Acquitted: Supreme Court