Former BJP MP Maneka Gandhi has filed a petition in the Allahabad High Court challenging the election of Samajwadi Party MP Ram Bhual Nishad from Sultanpur, claiming he failed to disclose his complete criminal history in his nomination affidavit. Out of 12 pending criminal cases against Nishad, only eight were mentioned, with four cases resulting in charges being concealed. Gandhi's petition, to be heard on July 30, argues that this non-disclosure constitutes corrupt practice under Section 100 of the Representation of People Act, 1951, and seeks to declare Nishad's election void. Nishad defeated Gandhi by a margin of 43,174 votes in the recent Lok Sabha elections. The case reflects significant legal implications regarding election transparency and candidate disclosures. Nishad's party has stated they will let the court decide on the matter.