<h1>Supreme Court stays trial in fake passport and PAN card fraud cases under election law provisions</h1> The Supreme Court stayed the trial in two criminal cases involving the son of a senior political leader, concerning allegations of obtaining a fake passport and possessing two PAN cards. The Allahabad High Court had earlier directed the trial court to proceed, dismissing petitions challenging the proceedings. The cases arose from complaints filed by a rival politician alleging fraud and violations related to passport issuance and election affidavit disclosures. The rival claimed the accused used inconsistent birth dates and concealed multiple PAN numbers to contest elections. The Supreme Court also issued notice to the state government on the appeal filed by the accused.