Election petition challenging the election of Datia MLA Ghanshyam Singh

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1. News16 Oct 2026

   Will there be another by-election in Datia? Congress MLA trapped in an old 1991 case, received notice from the High Court.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court sent a formal legal notice to a politician regarding an old legal matter.

   Who:

   Ghanshyam Singh is the Congress MLA and the person named in the case. The Gwalior High Court is the court issuing the notice.

   When:

   Reported on 16 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Datia, Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior High Court.

   Why:

   The notice was issued because of an old case involving the MLA.

   What it means:

   This development forces the MLA to respond to the court regarding the case and raises questions about his position.

   Amar Ujala
2. News16 Oct 2026

   Challenge to the election of Datia MLA Ghanshyam Singh: Hearing in High Court today; Allegation of concealing information about criminal cases.

   Gwalior High Court hearing today on Datia MLA election controversy and criminal case concealment. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. The petition challenging the election of Datia Congress MLA Ghanshyam Singh will be heard in the Gwalior High Court today. Earlier, this matter was in the Jabalpur High Court, but now it has been transferred to the Gwalior High Court.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court is hearing a challenge against the election of a member of the legislative assembly.

   Who:

   Ghanshyam Singh is the Datia MLA whose election is challenged. The Gwalior High Court is the court hearing the case.

   When:

   Reported on 16 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The challenge claims that the MLA allegedly concealed information about criminal cases during the election process.

   What it means:

   The court is holding a hearing to address these allegations regarding the politician's election disclosure.

   Dainik Bhaskar