Bombay High Court holds that the government cannot delay municipal elections indefinitely and directs timely polls under the binding constitutional mandate of Article 243U.
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Supreme Court asks Chakma and Mara Autonomous District Councils to reconsider rules allowing members to simultaneously hold seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly.
Madras HC dismisses V. Ramu's election petition against DMK's Duraimurugan from Katpadi, citing lack of material facts and infructuousness after assembly's term expired.
Mamata Banerjee moves Calcutta High Court challenging Suvendu Adhikari’s Bhabanipur victory, alleging counting irregularities in 2026 polls.
Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash’s re-appointment without election, citing Article 164(4) limits.
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Supreme Court upholds Bihar’s 2025 Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, affirming ECI’s constitutional power under Article 324.
Madras High Court directs ECI to construct permanent ramps at polling booths and make websites accessible for persons with disabilities.
Madras High Court restrains Tiruppattur MLA from floor test participation over disputed one-vote victory and alleged electoral irregularities.
Supreme Court refused to adjourn hearing on petitions challenging the law removing the CJI from the Election Commissioner selection panel.
Mamata Banerjee defies convention, refuses to resign despite massive poll defeat—triggering a constitutional debate over mandate, legality, and democratic norms.
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