03-Jan-2025 11:47 PM
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New Delhi, Jan 3 (Reporter) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea by Karnataka Congress MLA TD Rajegowda, who challenged "vague allegations" in an election petition contesting his victory in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections.
The petition filed by BJP leader DN Jeevaraja is pending before the Karnataka High Court.
Rajegowda defeated Jeevaraja in the Sringeri assembly constituency during the polls.
Appearing for Rajegowda, Senior Advocate Shyam Divan argued that the allegations—such as the use of black money—were unsupported by evidence.
However, the Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan declined to intervene at this stage.
“We were also concerned with vague allegations, but there is a provision which allows evidence to be produced,” observed the Bench.
The Court reiterated that Rajegowda could raise objections regarding the admissibility or relevance of evidence at an appropriate stage.
The Court also referred to its earlier order from September 27, 2024, which directed the Karnataka High Court to address objections regarding evidence under the law.
The Bench emphasized, “Admissibility or relevance takes care of your concern.”
This is the second time Rajegowda has moved the Supreme Court on similar grounds, and the top court has again declined to entertain his plea...////...