The Supreme Court of India upheld the decision of the Manipur High Court, ruling that an election petition should not be dismissed at the threshold if there is 'substantial compliance' with legal requirements. This decision came in the case involving Manipur MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing, whose election was challenged by opponent Kenn Raikhan on grounds of non-disclosure of assets and alleged corrupt practices. The High Court's previous ruling emphasized that the issues raised necessitate a trial to examine evidence, rather than dismissal based on procedural grounds. The Supreme Court confirmed that the election petition discloses a cause of action, rejecting Hangshing's appeal to dismiss it under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC. In contrast, in unrelated news, Ghana's Electoral Commission announced it will strictly adhere to legal stipulations in reviewing presidential candidates' nomination forms for the 2024 elections, without exercising discretion. Additionally, tensions arose in Uttar Pradesh's Phoolbehar cooperative society elections as Samajwadi Party leaders accused BJP MLA Manju Tyagi of unlawfully seizing nomination documents.