Kerala High Court's Landmark Ruling on Wayanad Rehabilitation amid Elections
The Kerala High Court ruled that the Model Code of Conduct should not impede ongoing rehabilitation efforts in landslide-affected Wayanad amid upcoming elections. It mandated election campaigns to adhere to eco-friendly protocols, ensuring continued relief work. The case, initiated post-July landslides, will see further hearings on October 30.
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The Kerala High Court issued a landmark directive, ensuring the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) doesn't disrupt rehabilitation in Wayanad, as the region prepares for its November 13 Lok Sabha bypoll.
A division bench comprising Justices A K Jayasankaran Nambiar and Syam Kumar V M emphasized the need for uninterrupted rehabilitation efforts following the devastating landslides on July 30.
The court also underscored the importance of eco-friendly election campaigns in the environmentally sensitive constituency. Further deliberations are set for October 30.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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