April 29th 2024.
The Delhi High Court has recently made a decision on a petition that was filed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The petitioner, a lawyer named Anand S Jondhale, had requested the court to disqualify the Prime Minister from contesting elections for six years. He claimed that Modi had been seeking votes in the name of deities, which is a violation of the model code of conduct and a criminal offence. However, the court has dismissed the petition, stating that it was "thoroughly misconceived" and "devoid of any merits".
According to Justice Sachin Datta, the plea lacked any strong grounds and was based on assumptions. The petitioner had also filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India on April 10, which was still pending. Therefore, the court found no reason for the petitioner to approach them for relief. The court also stated that it was not their place to direct the ECI to take a particular view on the complaint and issue any orders, as that is within the commission's jurisdiction.
The Election Commission's lawyer, Sidhant Kumar, assured the court that the complaint filed by the petitioner will be duly processed and appropriate orders will be passed. The petition was filed after the Prime Minister's speech in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, where he allegedly sought votes in the name of Hindu and Sikh deities and also made comments against opposition parties. The petitioner urged the court to restrain the Prime Minister from using religious deities and places of worship for seeking votes.
The court stated that the Election Commission is obligated to take an independent view on the complaint and if the petitioner is dissatisfied with the decision, he can pursue other legal remedies. The court also emphasized that the petitioner's assumption of a violation of the model code of conduct was unjustified. The ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country make it even more important for the court to not interfere in the matter, as it is within the ECI's purview to handle such issues.
In conclusion, the Delhi High Court has dismissed the petition against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that it was based on assumptions and lacked any strong grounds. The court has also clarified that it is not their place to direct the Election Commission to take a particular view on the complaint and that the commission will handle the matter independently. The petitioner is free to pursue other legal remedies if he is not satisfied with the commission's decision.
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