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Rajasthan High Court quashes FIR against independent MLA arrested during local body elections
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:44 AM
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The Rajasthan High Court has set aside the FIR filed against an independent MLA who was detained during the recent local body polls, clearing the legislator of the charges.
The Rajasthan High Court has ordered the cancellation of the First Information Report (FIR) lodged against an independent Member of the Legislative Assembly who was arrested during the recent local body elections in the state. The court held that the FIR lacked sufficient grounds to sustain the criminal proceedings against the legislator.
The MLA, who contested the polls as an independent candidate, was taken into custody amid allegations of violating the Model Code of Conduct. Following his arrest, a petition was filed challenging the legality of the FIR, arguing that the charges were politically motivated.
After reviewing the petition, the bench concluded that the evidence presented did not justify the continuation of the case, and consequently directed the police to close the FIR. The decision clears the MLA of any pending criminal liability related to the election episode.
Legal experts noted that the ruling underscores the judiciary's role in scrutinising election‑related complaints and ensuring that procedural safeguards are observed. The High Court's order is expected to have implications for similar cases across the state.
No further action has been indicated by the police, and the MLA is now free to resume his legislative duties without the cloud of the FIR hanging over him.
The MLA, who contested the polls as an independent candidate, was taken into custody amid allegations of violating the Model Code of Conduct. Following his arrest, a petition was filed challenging the legality of the FIR, arguing that the charges were politically motivated.
After reviewing the petition, the bench concluded that the evidence presented did not justify the continuation of the case, and consequently directed the police to close the FIR. The decision clears the MLA of any pending criminal liability related to the election episode.
Legal experts noted that the ruling underscores the judiciary's role in scrutinising election‑related complaints and ensuring that procedural safeguards are observed. The High Court's order is expected to have implications for similar cases across the state.
No further action has been indicated by the police, and the MLA is now free to resume his legislative duties without the cloud of the FIR hanging over him.