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The Supreme Court upheld a Himachal Pradesh High Court decision, stating that candidates contesting panchayat elections must disclose information about pending cases against them. The ruling was based on the case of Basant Lal, who was disqualified for six years due to non-disclosure of a criminal case. However, the court found the six-year disqualification harsh as Lal was later acquitted.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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