The Supreme Court has dismissed a legal challenge aimed at disrupting the upcoming by-elections in West Bengal. The petition, which sought relief regarding the electoral process in the Rejinagar and Nandigram constituencies, was brought before the court by individuals who had previously sought intervention from a tribunal. With the court’s decision to reject the plea, the Election Commission is cleared to move forward with the polls as scheduled on October 6.

While the court’s decision provides certainty for the election timeline, the specific legal arguments presented by the petitioners were not detailed in the available reporting. The ruling effectively upholds the current administrative schedule for the bypolls, leaving the petitioners without the judicial intervention they had sought. The Election Commission has not issued a formal statement regarding the court's decision, but the rejection ensures that the electoral process in these regions will continue without further legal delay.