HC refuses early hearing on PIL seeking polls of Dy Lok Sabha Speaker

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to give an early hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking direction for holding of the election of Deputy Lok Sabha Speaker. The petitioner stated that the matter was listed for hearing on November 29, 2021 but the concerned bench of the High Court did not assemble on the day and the matter got adjourned for February 28, 2022.The petitioner prayed for an early hearing in the matter. The bench of Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti refused to prepone the date of hearing.