Deferring of election

When candidate had died before preparation of list of contesting candidates, election could not be deferred in accordance with section 18 of Representation of the People Act, 1976

Election could only be deferred if a contesting candidate had died

Deceased was not contesting candidate at the time of his death, therefore, decision of Returning Officer was in accordance with law and rules made thereunder

High Court declined to exercise extraordinary jurisdiction in favour of petitioner and refused to interfere in order passed by Returning Officer

Petition was dismissed in circumstances.