# ‘Citizens can challenge false poll affidavits without ECI sanction’, says Supreme Court

- Published: 2026-10-21T02:00:19.195Z
- Updated: 2026-10-21T02:30:22.506Z
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- Involves: 2002-01-01, 2024-07-01, Affidavit, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Common Cause, Deals with the examination of a complainant by a magistrate., Election Commission of India, Election Commission of India (ECI), Hindustan Times, Karnataka High Court, Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957

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- 2026-10-21T02:00:19.195Z - Hindustan Times: [‘Citizens can challenge false poll affidavits without ECI sanction’, says Supreme Court](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/election-commission-eci-supreme-court-false-affidavit-karnataka-legislative-assembly-101792541486530.html)
- 2026-10-21T02:30:22.506Z - Hindustan Times: [Reconsider plea for special bench on illegal mining cases, SC to Orissa HC](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/reconsider-plea-for-special-bench-on-illegal-mining-cases-sc-to-orissa-hc-101792521765365.html)

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