Candidates can be disqualified if info not disclosed: SC

Candidates can be disqualified if info not disclosed: SCNew Delhi: The Supreme Cour has held, Candidates fighting elections can be disqualified if they fail to disclose information about assets and liabilities of even their spouse and dependent children.

A bench of justices Surinder Singh Nijjar (since retired) and A K Sikri said that a person contesting elections is also under legal obligation to disclose information on his or her criminal antecedents and educational qualifications.

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