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Counsel relied on precedents of high courts as a complaint was filed regarding unfulfilled election promises.
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Updated Jun 6
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What happened
Counsel relied on precedents of high courts as a complaint was filed regarding unfulfilled election promises.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- High court proceedings regarding disqualification are underway, involving political figures including Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi.Sub-event
Complaint filed regarding unfulfilled election promises, relying on high court precedents.1 source
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supreme court
highest court in a jurisdiction
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Rahul Gandhi
Indian politician (1970-present)
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