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Supreme Court Directs Election Panel to Probe Bulk Form 7 Filings in Uttar Pradesh
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 01:41 PM
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The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to investigate the mass filing of Form 7 in Uttar Pradesh, citing concerns over the authenticity of the submissions.
Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Election Commission to investigate the mass filing of Form 7 in Uttar Pradesh, citing concerns over the authenticity of the submissions.
Form 7 is a document that candidates submit to the Election Commission to declare their assets and liabilities before contesting elections.
The court’s order comes after reports that a large number of candidates in the state have filed the form in a single batch, raising questions about the veracity of the information provided.
The Election Commission is expected to launch an inquiry and may take corrective action if any irregularities are found.
Form 7 is a document that candidates submit to the Election Commission to declare their assets and liabilities before contesting elections.
The court’s order comes after reports that a large number of candidates in the state have filed the form in a single batch, raising questions about the veracity of the information provided.
The Election Commission is expected to launch an inquiry and may take corrective action if any irregularities are found.