Delhi High Court dismisses plea for virtual campaigning by jailed politicians in Lok Sabha polls, deems it Parliament's domain.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court says it cannot control elections or be an authority over the Election Commission, deferring a judgement on 100% VVPAT counts.
NGOs seek SC probe into Electoral Bonds, alleging pay-offs and quid pro quo between corporates and governments, demanding an SIT to investigate and recover proceeds of crime.
Lok Sabha passes a pivotal Bill for the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs), diverging from the Supreme Court's March 2023 directive for a high-power committee selection process. This landmark legislation, following Rajya Sabha's approval, introduces a new mechanism excluding the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and stirs debate on the balance of executive and judicial roles in Election Commission appointments.
Here's what the new Election Commissioner Bill provides for. In this article we try to understand the debate around the Bill and why the Opposition is vehemently opposing it.
Supreme Court junks plea against allotment of car-like party symbols
Discover why the Election Commission opposes 100% VVPAT verification, arguing it could revert to the old paper ballot system. Get insights into their stance and the legal aspects surrounding VVPAT use...
Read about the recent orders of the Calcutta High Court regarding the deployment of central forces for the West Bengal panchayat elections. The court refused to quash the election notification but emp...
The Calcutta High Court will examine pleas for fair and free panchayat elections in West Bengal, including the deployment of central police forces and an extended time period for filing nomination pap...
Delhi HC rejects Manish Sisodia's bail plea in the liquor policy scam case, calling his conduct a "great betrayal of democratic principles" and a misuse of power.
22 May, 2024 01:11 PMSC dismisses petitions challenging its ruling on Article 370, affirming the Centre's decision to revoke J&K's special status and create two Union Territories.
22 May, 2024 12:55 PMDelhi HC denies interim relief to Forest Essentials in trademark case against Baby Forest, citing "forest" as generic. Next hearing on July 10.
22 May, 2024 11:35 AMEC tells SC there's no legal mandate to upload Form 17C on websites or provide it to anyone other than candidates or agents, citing risks of misuse and mistrust.
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