Supreme Court directs Andhra Pradesh SEC to consider extending nomination deadlines amid allegations of violence in municipal elections.
Read Full ArticleThe Election Commission has ordered a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 17 states and UTs, including poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Manipur, with January 1, 2027 as the qualifying date. Draft rolls are due November 12, final rolls January 4, 2027.
A five-member commission of former Supreme Court and High Court judges, led by Justice M.B. Lokur, will examine the constitutional validity, methodology and impact of the ECI’s SIR of electoral rolls.
Supreme Court delivers a split verdict on whether challenges to the 2023 CEC and Election Commissioners appointment law require a Constitution Bench under Article 145(3).
Bombay High Court holds that the government cannot delay municipal elections indefinitely and directs timely polls under the binding constitutional mandate of Article 243U.
Mamata Banerjee moves the Supreme Court challenging electoral roll revision, seeking West Bengal Assembly elections on existing voter rolls.
Donald Trump withdraws his endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene over growing policy rifts, shifting GOP dynamics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Sheikh Hasina accuses Bangladesh’s interim government of extremist links, thanks India for asylum, and warns of risks to regional security ahead of 2026 polls.
SC: Lawyers must stop arguing once court indicates its mind, stressing that harmony between Bench and Bar ensures dignified court functioning.
EC tells SC that ADR’s claim of Muslim exclusion in Bihar voter rolls reflects a “communal approach,” dismissing it as false and politically motivated.
SC seeks Centre and EC’s reply on plea seeking voting rights for 4.5 lakh undertrial prisoners; petitioner says blanket ban under RPA violates constitutional norms.
SC says it can’t halt EC’s nationwide electoral roll revision, but will strike down Bihar’s SIR if illegality found. Hearing on Oct 7.
SC dismisses plea to bring political parties under POSH Act, saying it would open Pandora’s box and misuse; joining a party not akin to employment.
दिल्ली विधानसभा चुनाव 2025 की गूंज सुनाई देने लगी है, और जल्द ही चुनाव आयोग तारी...
SC directs EC to accept Aadhaar as valid ID for voter registration, clarifying it proves identity but not citizenship under RP Act.
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