Allahabad HC Permits Withdrawal Of PIL Against ECI For 'Inaction' On Congress' 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee' Campaign

The Allahabad High Court allowed the withdrawal of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) inaction regarding the Congress party's "Ghar Ghar Guarantee" campaign. The PIL alleged that the campaign violated the Model Code of Conduct and demanded ECI intervention. However, the petitioner sought to withdraw the case, which the court permitted, noting that it may not be the appropriate forum for such grievances. The court’s decision underscores the discretion it holds in managing PILs, particularly those involving electoral matters, and suggests that such issues might be better addressed through alternative legal or administrative avenues.