New Delhi, March 21 -- The Delhi High Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to expeditiously consider a representation seeking relaxation of the statutory 30-day objection period in a matter linked to the upcoming West Bengal elections, where the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is a key political stakeholder.

The direction was issued while disposing of a writ petition filed by the Aam Janata Unnayan Party, which had approached the Court seeking a reduction of the 30-day public notice period for inviting objections to seven days.

Justice Amit Bansal, in an order dated March 17, held that the petitioner's request would be governed by the framework laid down in an earlier decision of the Court, and accordingly directed the ECI...