|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab Municipal Election Rules 1994 | Detained Councillors Must Be Allowed to Take Oath & Vote; Videography Mandatory for Transparency : Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that detained councillors cannot be barred from taking oath or participating in municipal elections, ensuring their right to vote under the Punjab Municipal Election Rules, 1994. The Court mandated videography of the election process and directed the Deputy Commissioner to comply within 10 days, reinforcing transparency and procedural fairness in local governance.