Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Chhattisgarh HC order on election plea against ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel

The Supreme Court on Friday, August 7, 2026, refused to stop a Chhattisgarh High Court case against former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. The plea challenges his 2023 Patan assembly election win. The top court said Baghel can raise his points before the election tribunal during the trial of the case.