Case filed against Sachin’s political play

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A public interest litigation has been filed against cricketer Sachin Tendulkar contesting that his nomination to the Rajya Sabha is unconstitutional.

The plea questioned the validity of Sachin’s nomination on the ground that he failed to meet the conditions laid down in the Constitution required for a person to be nominated as an MP.

However, the Delhi High Court has refused to restrain cricketer Sachin Tendulkar from taking oath as Rajya Sabha member. On Tuesday, a Supreme Court bench too had refused to entertain a petition challenging cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s nomination to the Rajya Sabha.

The SC bench felt that a remedy could lie in the high court and allowed the petitioner to withdraw the case and approach the Delhi High Court.

However, the Delhi High Court has sought the central government’s response on the PIL against Sachin.