LAWS(DLH)-2016-2-86

VED PRAKASH Vs. SUNIL KUMAR JHA AND ORS.

Decided On February 03, 2016
VED PRAKASH Appellant
V/S
Sunil Kumar Jha And Ors. Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India impugns the judgment and order dated 20th May, 2013 of the District Judge, Shahdara of rejection (on an application under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC) of a petition filed by the petitioner impugning the election held on 15th April, 2012 of the respondent no.1 as a Municipal Commissioner from Ward No. 242, New Seemapuri, Delhi, on the ground of the election petition filed by the petitioner being barred by time and the provisions of Sec. 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 invoked by the petitioner being not applicable to such petitions.

(2.) Notice of the petition was issued and counter affidavit has been filed by the respondent no.1. None of the other respondents have appeared despite service.

(3.) The counsels have been heard.