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Election Result Challenges

At Juris & Nova Chambers, our Election Law practice focuses on the legal and procedural issues that arise before, during, and after elections. We advise and represent candidates, elected representatives, political organisations, and other stakeholders on matters relating to nominations, electoral rolls, candidate eligibility, election procedures, disqualification, and compliance with applicable election laws.

Within this practice, our work on election result challenges covers Result Challenge Petitions, Recounting Applications, Returning Officer Order Challenges and Declaration of Result Disputes.

Our practice also covers election disputes, challenges to election results, allegations of electoral malpractice, nomination-related disputes, and election petitions. We assist clients in proceedings before the appropriate authorities, courts, and tribunals, including matters arising before the Election Commission and constitutional courts.

What this covers

Election Result Challenges

Result Challenge Petitions
Recounting Applications
Returning Officer Order Challenges
Declaration of Result Disputes

Questions

Frequently asked

An election petition must generally be filed within forty-five days of the date of election of the returned candidate — this deadline is strictly enforced with no general condonation.

No — the returning officer must give the candidate an opportunity to correct a curable defect before rejecting a nomination.

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Consultation

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Tell us what has happened and what you need. You will get a candid assessment, a realistic timeline and a written fee position before any work begins.