This decision follows writ petitions filed by various political parties and independent groups, who are challenging the rejection of their nomination papers for the upcoming local elections.

The court granted permission for these petitions to be reviewed, leading to the suspension of election processes until further notice. The petitioners are contesting the validity of the rejections of their nomination papers, seeking legal clarity on the matter.

As part of the ongoing legal proceedings, the Court of Appeal has ordered that objections to these petitions be filed by May 5th, with counter-objections to be submitted by May 7th. The outcome of these petitions will determine the future course of action regarding the elections.

This development has added uncertainty to the electoral process, with the potential for delays depending on the resolution of the legal challenges.