DATED : 02nd MARCH, 2026.
P.C.:-
1. Heard Mr. Gore, learned Advocate appearing for petitioner.
2. The petitioner impugns order dated 27.02.2026 passed below
Exhibit-5 by Civil Judge Senior Division (Corporation Court),
Aurangabad in Election Petition No.14/2026.
3. It is contention of petitioner that there were serious errors in
EVM Machines that has prejudiced petitioner’s right and
consequential result of Election. The petitioner filed application for
interim relief in Election Petition seeking direction to preserve
EVM Machines and data till disposal of Election Petition. However,
Trial Court refused to entertain prayer.
4. Mr. Gore, learned Advocate submits that EVM Machines are
required to be retained in strong room alongwith seals for period of
45 days. Therefore, there is apprehension that EVM Machines
would be removed and data is erased on lapse of 45 days. He
would, therefore urge that looking to controversy involved in
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Election Petition, it is necessary to preserve EVM Machines and
data till disposal of Election Petition. However, Trial Court
refused to entertain petitioner’s reasonable prayer on erroneous
count.