Kerala HC nullifies election of MLA in ruling LDF camp

Kochi | Thursday | 17th January, 2019

Summary:

In such circumstances, it should be understood that the election malpractice occurred with the knowledge of the candidate and his election agent, the court held while quashing the election of Karat Razack. At the time of election, his opponent was facing a case regarding alleged misappropriation from a housing project as a panchayat member. The court has directed for conveying the judgment to the Election Commission and to the Speaker of Legislative Assembly. KOCHI: The Kerala high court on Thursday nullified the election of MLA Karat Razack from Koduvally constituency Justice K Abraham Mathew issued the order cancelling the election of the independent MLA aligned with the LDF after considering a petition filed by voters KP Muhammed and Moideen Kunji. His election agent appeared in the documentary and raised allegations against the candidate that was defeated..