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SC orders AP State EC to hold urban local body candidate list till Oct 26
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🗓 30 Oct 2026, 03:38 AM
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The Supreme Court has directed the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission to withhold the final list of candidates for urban local body elections until October 26.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC) regarding the ongoing urban local body elections. The apex court has ordered the commission to withhold the final list of candidates until October 26.
This judicial intervention aims to ensure that the electoral process adheres to due process and legal requirements before the finalization of the candidate roster. The order places a temporary hold on the publication of the definitive list, providing a specific timeline for compliance.
The State Election Commission is now required to follow the court's instructions strictly, delaying the release of the final candidate details until the specified date. This move underscores the judiciary's role in overseeing the integrity of local governance elections in the state.
This judicial intervention aims to ensure that the electoral process adheres to due process and legal requirements before the finalization of the candidate roster. The order places a temporary hold on the publication of the definitive list, providing a specific timeline for compliance.
The State Election Commission is now required to follow the court's instructions strictly, delaying the release of the final candidate details until the specified date. This move underscores the judiciary's role in overseeing the integrity of local governance elections in the state.