The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Chhattisgarh HC order on election plea against ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel
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The Supreme Court of India has declined to dismiss an election petition challenging former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's 2023 victory. The court ruled that Mr. Baghel can present his defense before the election tribunal, noting that the allegations of corrupt practice remain a matter for trial.
The Supreme Court on Friday (August 7, 2026) declined to interfere with a Chhattisgarh High Court order refusing to dismiss, at the threshold, a petition challenging former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's election from the Patan assembly seat in 2023.
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