HC relief for Kerala ex-minister Babu in poll case

Justice PG Ajithkumar dismissed the plea saying that Swaraj failed to prove the allegation that Babu had indulged in a corrupt practice.

BySouth First Desk

Published Apr 13, 2024 | 9:30 AMUpdatedApr 13, 2024 | 9:30 AM

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The Kerala High Court on Thursday rejected CPI(M) leader M Swaraj’s plea seeking invalidation of the election of Congress leader and former Kerala minister K Babu from Thripunithura seat in the 2021 Assembly polls. Justice PG Ajithkumar dismissed the plea saying that Swaraj failed to prove the allegation that Babu had indulged in a corrupt practice.

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