[Election Bribery Case] “Admit. Further Proceedings Stayed”: Kerala HC Stays BJP Chief K. Surendran’s Discharge

Today, On 16th October, the Kerala High Court stayed BJP state chief K. Surendran’s discharge in an election bribery case, responding to the state government’s appeal against a lower court’s ruling. Surendran faces accusations of intimidating a rival in the 2021 Manjeshwaram election. Further proceedings are postponed until November 8.

Petition Filed in Calcutta HC Seeks Protection for Bengal Opposition Workers

A petition submitted to the Calcutta High Court on June 6th requested police protection for opposition party workers due to alleged post-poll violence in certain areas of West Bengal after the Lok Sabha elections. The court allowed the petitioner to file the plea, with a vacation bench indicating that the matter might be addressed later in the day.