SC Set Aside Councillor Election for Concealing Section 138 NI Act Conviction

Poonam Vs Dule Singh & Ors (Supreme Court of India) Non-Disclosure of Cheque-Bounce Conviction Costs Councillor Her Seat – SC Upholds Disqualification- Suppression of Criminal Record in Nomination Affidavit Fatal – Subsequent Acquittal Irrelevant: Right to Informed Vote Is Constitutional – Concealment of Conviction Violates Voters’ Fundamental Right Petitioner, Poonam, was elected Councillor of Nagar Parishad, Bhikangaon in 2022. Her election was later challenged by Dule Singh on the ground that she had suppressed her criminal conviction u/s 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act i...