New Delhi, June 12 -- Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's writ petition challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination has been listed for hearing in the Supreme Court on Friday.

The petition contests the returning officer's order that rejected her nomination. It is scheduled to be heard in Court 6 as item number 53.

The development comes after electoral authorities rejected Natarajan's nomination papers, citing alleged irregularities in her election affidavit. The decision has triggered protests from Congress, which has accused the Election Commission of acting unfairly

Earlier this week, a 10-member Congress delegation met the Chief Election Commissioner to raise concerns over the issue.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sa...