New Delhi

The bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar refused to entertain the plea filed by Aam Aadmi Party leader SAN Vasigaran from Tamil Nadu alleging that Sasikala heading the party was in violation of provisions of the Representation of the People Act. 

“It cannot be done because this is not a public office. This is not an elected office which she is holding. Sorry declined,” the bench, also comprising Justice D Y Chandrachud, said. Sasikala, who was convicted by the apex court in the disproportionate assets case, has been lodged at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara prison since February. 

“How can a person, who ceases to be an elector or voter on account of his or her conviction and subsequent sentencing, be allowed to lead a party having elected representatives,” the counsel for Vasigaran asked. 

The AAP leader, on April 14, had given a representation to the Election Commission asking it to take a decision as to whether Sasikala can still be leading the party as the general secretary even after being convicted and sentenced in the assets case.

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