High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging EC orders

In a significant development, the High Court has upheld the decision of the Central Election Commission regarding the exclusion of volunteers from the pension distribution process in the state. Following the dismissal of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Election Commission’s order, the court declined to intervene, citing the satisfaction with alternative measures put in place by the EC to ensure smooth pension disbursement. This decision has implications for the ongoing electoral process and the administration of welfare programs in the state.