(1.) Heard. The petitioner has challenged the validity of Election for the Legislative Assembly Constituency No. 65, Bhilainagar District Durg (C.G.), by filing this Election Petition under Section 80, 80-A and 81 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act").
(2.) Admittedly, the Election Petition is barred by limitation by 8 days, therefore, the petitioner has also filed an application for condonation of delay in the filing the petition.
(3.) Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the delay of 8 days in filing the Election Petition may kindly be condoned.