New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, holding that the Election Commission of India possesses plenary powers under the Constitution to regulate recognition of political parties, and allotment of symbols during elections.

The Court ruled that the distinction between "recognised" and "unrecognised" political parties is constitutionally permissible and does not violate Article 14.

A Division Bench comprising Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Anish Dayal rejected the plea filed by Hind Samrajya Party, which had sought to strike down various provisions of the Symbols Order, including paragrap...