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Rajasthan MLA Ritu Banawat Gets Relief from High Court, Election Plea Dismissed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 30 Jun 2026, 01:15 PM
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The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed an election petition challenging the validity of MLA Ritu Banawat's election, stating the allegations were insufficient for annulment. However, a penalty was imposed for evading court summons.
The Rajasthan High Court has provided relief to Biana MLA Ritu Banawat by dismissing a petition that sought to challenge her election. The court's decision indicates that the accusations presented in the plea were not substantial enough to warrant the invalidation of the election results.
While the election petition itself was not upheld, the court did address the MLA's conduct concerning court proceedings. It was noted that efforts were made to evade official summons, leading the court to impose a financial penalty of one lakh rupees on Ritu Banawat for this non-compliance.
While the election petition itself was not upheld, the court did address the MLA's conduct concerning court proceedings. It was noted that efforts were made to evade official summons, leading the court to impose a financial penalty of one lakh rupees on Ritu Banawat for this non-compliance.