‘Reckless, Unsubstantiated,’: Delhi HC Rejects Plea Seeking PM Modi’s Disqualification from Contesting Elections

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition on Thursday seeking disqualification of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, saying the allegations levelled are “reckless” and “unsubstantiated”.

A single bench of Justice Sachin Datta noted that the petition was tainted with malafide and oblique motives, and such averments in a petition cannot be entertained.

Allegations against PM

The petition, filed by Captain Deepak Kumar, alleged that Modi and his accomplices attempted to destabilize national security by planning a fatal crash of an Air India flight in 2018, which the petitioner commanded as a pilot.

Strong Remarks

“Perusal of the petition reveals that it is replete with vague, unsubstantiated, and reckless allegations. Not only are the pleadings inchoate, but their tenor demonstrates that the petition is tainted with malafide and oblique motives,” the judge stated.

The purpose of the petition is evidently to make scandalous allegations and is therefore dismissed.

Allegation against other BJP Leaders

The petition also sought the cancellation of the candidature of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

The plea alleged that the Prime Minister gave a “false” oath or affirmation before the returning officer to falsely show his eligibility for contesting the elections.

The petitioner further alleged that Modi is accused of destroying evidence by influencing and playing an active role in the sale of Air India Limited, which led to the cancellation of his pilot’s license and ratings by fabricating his service records.

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