38.6c New Delhi, India, Thursday, July 31, 2025
Top Stories Supreme Court
Political NEWS Legislative Corner Celebstreet International Videos
Subscribe Contact Us
close
Executive

West Bengal polls: Election Commission faces censure from the Calcutta High Court

By Rashbana thansi      24 April, 2021 01:15 PM      0 Comments
West Bengal polls Election Commission

On Thursday (22nd April 2022), the Election commission faced censure from the Calcutta High Court over it's handling of the elections in West Bengal during the pandemic.

Noted that on the last hearing, the Calcutta High Court had asked the  Chief Election Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer to utilize Government officials and police force as may be necessary to ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 Protocols and  guidelines with regard to the measures for implementation of the COVID-19 guidelines during polls. 

Earlier this month, the Calcutta High Court had issued directions to the District Magistratesof all districts and Chief Election Officer, West Bengal, to ensure that COVID guidelines for conducting elections are implemented in a strict manner in the wake of rising corona  cases in the State.

The Bench includingChief Justice Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan and Justice Arijit Banerjee pointed that:

"We are unable to reconcile  to the fact that the Election Commission of India is not able to update us as to what action by way of enforcement of the circulars has been obtained."

The Court quoted that just by issuing circulars and holding meetings, responsibilities aren't discharged off by theelection commission. If any one violates covid protocols they will be punished. 

The country is going through a bad time at present. Failure to comply with proper safety standards can lead to irreversible problems. Hence, authorities should carry out their responsibilities properly.



Share this article:



Leave a feedback about this
TRENDING NEWS

a-new-dawn-in-indias-criminal-justice-system-replacing-colonial-shackles-with-indigenous-legal-reforms
Trending Vantage Points
A New Dawn in India’s Criminal Justice System: Replacing Colonial Shackles with Indigenous Legal Reforms

This research paper examines India’s transition from IPC, CrPC, and IEA to BNS, BNSS, and BSA, emphasizing victim-centric and technology-driven justice reforms.

30 July, 2025 12:41 PM
your-conduct-does-not-inspire-confidence-sc-reserves-judgment-on-justice-yashwant-varmas-plea
Trending Judiciary
‘Your Conduct Does Not Inspire Confidence’: SC Reserves Judgment on Justice Yashwant Varma’s Plea

CJI can recommend removal of a judge in cases of grave misconduct, SC says; clarifies CJI isn’t a mere post office & Parliament has final say.

30 July, 2025 04:14 PM

TOP STORIES

allegations-against-rahul-gandhi-indicated-deliberate-spreading-of-hatred-up-govt-tells-sc
Trending Executive
Allegations against Rahul Gandhi indicated deliberate spreading of hatred, UP govt tells SC

UP govt tells SC that Rahul Gandhi’s Savarkar remarks show deliberate hate-mongering; supports summons citing prima facie case under Sections 153A & 505 IPC.

25 July, 2025 01:45 PM
sc-raps-ktka-hc-on-manner-of-granting-bail-to-actor-darshan-in-murder-case
Trending CelebStreet
SC raps Ktka HC on manner of granting bail to actor Darshan in murder case

SC slams Karnataka HC for granting bail to actor Darshan in murder case, calls reasoning flawed and akin to acquittal; reserves order on state’s plea.

25 July, 2025 01:49 PM
sc-to-examine-inordinate-delay-in-judges-appointments
Trending Judiciary
SC to examine inordinate delay in judges appointments

SC to examine Centre’s delay in appointing judges despite Collegium reiteration; pleas allege 4-year lag affects judicial seniority and interest.

25 July, 2025 02:50 PM
sc-refuses-stay-on-udaipur-files-tells-petitioners-to-approach-delhi-hc
Trending Judiciary
SC refuses stay on 'Udaipur Files'; tells petitioners to approach Delhi HC

SC refuses to stay ‘Udaipur Files’ release; asks petitioners to approach Delhi HC over certification, says no views expressed on film’s merits.

25 July, 2025 03:37 PM

ADVERTISEMENT


Join Group

Signup for Our Newsletter

Get Exclusive access to members only content by email