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Monroy Hernandez v. Molano Granados

Question Presented
Whether the election of a municipal elected official should be nullified and/or her candidacy deemed ineligible on charges of nepotism due to her father holding a government position, which exercised administrative authority, within twelve months of her election even if there is no proof that he used or abused his position to further her candidacy.
Legal Issue(s)
  • Abuse of State Resources (ASR)
  • Disputing Results
  • Electoral Integrity
Country
Colombia
Language of Decision
  • Spanish
Date of decision
Mar 12, 2020
Date added
Oct 14, 2022
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Sardelli v. Almeida

Question Presented
Whether the President may file a criminal electoral complaint against a private citizen.
Legal Issue(s)
  • Abuse of State Resources (ASR)
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Electoral Integrity
Country
Brazil
Language of Decision
  • Portuguese
Date of decision
Aug 14, 2003
Date added
Jul 9, 2020
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10- Perera v. Senarathe

Question Presented
The petitioner, an MP, complained that the respondent, also an MP, has illegally entered into contracts with government institutions and seeks a declaration that the respondent's appointment is void.
Legal Issue(s)
  • Abuse of State Resources (ASR)
Country
Sri Lanka
Language of Decision
  • English
Date of decision
Dec 10, 1999
Date added
Jul 12, 2019
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14- Attorney General v. Chief Justice

Question Presented
Did the Court of Appeal have the power to issue a writ of certiorari with respect to Parliament in the process of impeaching the Chief Justice, who was accused of financial impropriety?
Legal Issue(s)
  • Abuse of State Resources (ASR)
  • Civil Procedure
Country
Sri Lanka
Language of Decision
  • English
Date of decision
Feb 21, 2014
Date added
Jul 10, 2019
Judgment
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13- Nanayakkara v. Choksy (John Keells Case)

Legal Issue(s)
  • Abuse of State Resources (ASR)
Country
Sri Lanka
Language of Decision
  • English
Date of decision
Jun 26, 2008
Date added
Jul 10, 2019
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12- Mendis v. Kumaratunga

Question Presented
The Petitioners presented their case on the basis of an infringement pertaining to the acquisition of land on the premise that such land would be utilized to serve a public purpose whereas, by this impugned executive or administrative action the land was knowingly, deliberately and manipulatively sold to a private entrepreneur to serve as an exclusive and private golf resort in Sri Lanka, one carrying a membership fee of Rs. 250,000.
Legal Issue(s)
  • Abuse of State Resources (ASR)
Country
Sri Lanka
Language of Decision
  • English
Date of decision
Jul 31, 2008
Date added
Jul 10, 2019
Judgment
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Deshapriya v. Divisional Secretary

Question Presented
Whether public officers may be required to canvas for elected officials?
Legal Issue(s)
  • Abuse of State Resources (ASR)
  • Electoral Violence and Intimidation
Country
Sri Lanka
Language of Decision
  • English
Date of decision
Aug 20, 1999
Date added
Jul 10, 2019
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