In October 2026, what did the special Sunday Bench do with requests for immediate relief in contempt and habeas corpus petitions connected with the electoral-roll protests?
Question and options
In October 2026, what did the special Sunday Bench do with requests for immediate relief in contempt and habeas corpus petitions connected with the electoral-roll protests?
- It granted every request for interim relief
- It transferred all petitions to the Election Commission
- It declined immediate relief
- It permanently dismissed every petition on the merits
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - It declined immediate relief
The special Bench sat on 11 October 2026. It refused immediate relief while considering petitions arising from the protests.
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