Challan for pro Kejriwal message HC seeks response from AAP govt police EC

Delhi | Tuesday | 28th January, 2020

Summary:

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the AAP government, police and Election Commission on a plea challenging a Rs 10,000 challan issued to an auto driver for displaying "I love Kejriwal" message on his three-wheeler. Justice Navin Chawla issued notice to the Delhi government, police and EC seeking their stand on the plea by the auto driver who claimed the action stemmed from "political malice". He said the MCC does not talk of political advertisement out of an individual's own funds. According to the petition, the petitioner had displayed "I love Kejriwal" and "sirf Kejriwal" messages on his auto. It has claimed that the action was taken without any advance notice by any government department prohibiting such a display..