
Failure to disclose conviction u/s 138 of NI Act made election void despite acquittal later
November 6, 2025
election-petition, negotiable instrument act, Supreme Court
Failure to disclose conviction u/s 138 of NI Act, 1881 in election nomination form and affidavit, election was rendered void despite subsequent acquittal – SC In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that failure to disclose conviction u/s 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 in …
