Overview

• The Supreme Court found the returning officer guilty of defacing eight ballot papers to favor the BJP candidate, leading to a wrongful declaration of the election result.
• Contempt of court proceedings have been initiated against the returning officer, Anil Masih, who was also removed from the BJP's minority cell.
• The court's decision marks the INDIA bloc's first win against the BJP, amid ongoing tensions and disagreements within the alliance.
• AAP and Congress, having contested the election as allies, view the court's ruling as a significant boost ahead of the Lok Sabha election.
• The Supreme Court's ruling also puts an end to speculation of a BJP victory in a potential re-election, following a switchover by three AAP councillors.