In a recent court decision, the Bombay High Court at Aurangabad dealt with a case about nominations being turned down in the Paithan Municipal Council elections. Here's a simple breakdown of the events and what the court decided.
Two main people, Sidharth Gopal Pardeshi and Priyanka Yogesh Gavhane, both had their nominations rejected for the Paithan Municipal Council elections. Sidharth, a businessman, and Priyanka, a household worker, got stuck in a mix-up over nomination forms.
On November 18, 2025, the official in charge of accepting nominations turned down Sidharth Gopal Pardeshi's form for Ward No.6-B because his paperwork was actually for Ward No.6-A. Priyanka Yogesh Gavhane had a similar problem with her form for Ward No.6-A being supported by paperwork for Ward No.6-B.
Both Sidharth and Priyanka challenged the decision. At first, the appeals court agreed with them and allowed a new review, but the problems continued. The appeals court later turned down their nominations again on November 28, 2025, because of mistakes in the process.
The High Court, led by Judge Arun R. Pedneker, looked into whether the appeals court could step in after election symbols were given out on November 26, 2025. The court found that once symbols were given, making changes could mess up the election process.
The High Court decided in favor of Sidharth and Priyanka, allowing their nominations to be accepted. The court stressed the importance of fairness and giving a chance to fix mistakes before making final decisions.
With elections postponed to December 20, 2025, the High Court's decision ensures that both Sidharth and Priyanka can run, as long as they submit corrected forms. This case shows how important it is to have clear steps and the chance to fix honest mistakes in election processes.
