Navi Mumbai Ward 17A Election Halted: HC Stays BJP Candidate's Nomination Rejection

• The Bombay High Court granted an interim stay on the election in ward 17A (Vashi) of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
• The court also stayed the returning officer's order rejecting BJP candidate Nilesh Bhojane’s nomination.
• Bhojane's nomination was rejected under section 10(1D) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act due to alleged unauthorised construction.
• The High Court found the returning officer's actions to be a "prima facie demonstrated illegal and arbitrary exercise of powers."
• The court ruled that section 10(1D) applies to sitting councillors, not candidates, and granted interim relief to Bhojane.

Why It Matters: Bombay HC halts Navi Mumbai ward election, reinstates BJP candidate's nomination citing arbitrary rejection.