Mumbai, June 24 (UNI) The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the election of BJP MLA Rajendra Gavit from Palghar, ruling that polygamy particularly when permitted by tribal customs does not amount to electoral misconduct if disclosed transparently in the nomination affidavit.
Justice Sandeep Marne, delivering the order on Monday, observed that Gavit, a member of the tribal Bhil community, had made an “honest and voluntary disclosure” of both his spouses in the election affidavit, including their PAN details and the status of their income tax returns.
The HC disposed of the petition filed by social activist Sudhir Jain, a voter from Palghar, who sought to declare Gavit’s election null and void.