SC to hear on October 21 Vijayan’s plea in CMRL case, YSRCP petition on local body polls
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear two significant petitions on October 21, 2026, involving former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and the YSRCP party. The YSRCP is challenging an Andhra Pradesh High Court order regarding nomination deadlines for local body elections.
Why it matters
These cases involve high-profile political figures and election integrity, which are critical to the functioning of India's democratic and legal systems.
SC to hear on October 21 Vijayan’s plea in CMRL case, YSRCP petition on local body polls left A Bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana will consider the plea of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) against the order of October 18, 2026, of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, refusing to extend the nomination period by one day. The Hindu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/7srtq8/article71603388.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/6744_19_8_2025_16_9_6_4_18_08_2025_SUPREME_COURT01.jpg Vibha B Madhava Madhava_12403 A special Bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V.
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