HP High Court Bars MLAs From Voting In Municipal President, Vice-President Elections; Says They Have No Such Right Under Law

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8 Jun 2026 12:55 PM IST

  • HP High Court Bars MLAs From Voting In Municipal President, Vice-President Elections; Says They Have No Such Right Under Law

    The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that ex-officio members, including Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), do not possess a right to vote in elections for the offices of President and Vice-President of Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats. Passing an interim order, the Court observed that the Himachal Pradesh Municipal Act, 1994 and the Himachal Pradesh Municipal Election...

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