Bengaluru, Nov. 29 -- The High Court of Karnataka has permitted KN Shanth Kumar to contest the upcoming Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections for the post of President. His nomination, which had earlier been rejected by the Returning Officer over non-payment of Rs 200 in dues, has now been cleared following the court's order.

With the court allowing his candidature, Shanth Kumar will now be in the fray for the top post in the Karnataka State Cricket Association.

The Karnataka High Court had directed that elections for the post of President be held on December 7 next month. November 26 was set as the last date to withdraw the nominations.

Venkatesh Prasad and KN Shanth Kumar were the two candidates in the fray. However, d...