K.M. Shaji vs M. V. Nikesh Kumar
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K.M. Shaji vs M. V. Nikesh Kumar is a Supreme Court of India decision dated January 29, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-111). The appellant's election to the Kerala Legislative Assembly was declared void by the High Court for corrupt practices under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, with a six-year disqualification. The Supreme Court set aside the disqualification portion since the 2016-2021 tenure had lapsed, while noting the election setting aside would not prevent the appellant from contesting future elections. The bench comprised Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan. The judgment was delivered by Justice B.V. Nagarathna.
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Summary
The appellant's election to the Kerala Legislative Assembly was declared void by the High Court for corrupt practices under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, with a six-year disqualification. The Supreme Court set aside the disqualification portion since the 2016-2021 tenure had lapsed, while noting the election setting aside would not prevent the appellant from contesting future elections.
What was the outcome of K.M. Shaji vs M. V. Nikesh Kumar?
The appellant's election to the Kerala Legislative Assembly was declared void by the High Court for corrupt practices under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, with a six-year disqualification...
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-111)