Chandigarh mayoral returning officer Anil Masih apologizes to the Supreme Court for allegedly defacing ballot papers and faces criminal proceedings.

Chandigarh mayoral returning officer Anil Masih tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court for his alleged role in defacing ballot papers. Masih is facing criminal proceedings for making a false statement that the ballots were invalid. His previous affidavit denying ballot tampering accusations has been withdrawn. The matter has been adjourned until July 23 for further consideration.