Today(on 24th May), The Supreme Court declined to issue an interim order on a petition from the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), which sought prompt disclosure of authenticated final voter turnout data for all polling stations in the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024, within 48 hours of polls closing.
The Supreme Court set to review a petition about reported voter numbers, raising concerns about potential discrepancies. The NGO Association of Democratic Reforms requested the Election Commission of India to disclose voting numbers and upload scanned copies of Form 17C. Various opposition parties are seeking transparency and accountability from the ECI. Opposition leaders highlighted significant discrepancies.
The ECI submitted an affidavit on 22nd May, to the Supreme Court, arguing against the disclosure of Form 17C data, stating it could confuse voters. The ECI criticized ADR for making false allegations and seeking unfounded entitlements. A potential legal battle looms as the Supreme Court asks ECI to respond to ADR’s application, raising transparency concerns.
Today(on 24th April), the Supreme Court is expected to issue directions on petitions seeking 100% cross-verification of votes in EVMs with VVPAT slips for transparency. The VVPAT serves as an independent mechanism for voters to verify vote accuracy. The bench engaged in detailed discussions on EVM operations and expressed reservations about manual counting.
Sama.com, an online dispute resolution platform, began with street plays to raise awareness and secured investment on Shark Tank. Founded to ease the burden on the Indian judiciary, it emphasizes a hybrid approach with online and offline elements for effective dispute resolution. The platform’s growth and acceptance indicate a promising future.
The Supreme Court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, will hear SBI’s plea on March 11 for an extension until June 30 to disclose electoral bond details from April 2019. This plea has implications for political funding transparency. The court will also address a contempt plea filed by ADR. The complexity of tracking and reporting these financial instruments is underscored.
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has filed a contempt petition Today against the State Bank of India (SBI) for seeking an extension to disclose electoral bond details. This defiance of Supreme Court’s order and the ensuing legal battle reflects the struggle for transparency in political funding, with far-reaching implications for India’s political and financial systems.
On Monday, October 16, the Supreme Court decided to refer the petitions challenging the anonymous electoral bonds scheme to a Constitution Bench comprising five judges. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, while addressing the matter, stated, “In view of the importance of the issue raised, and with regard to Article 145(4) of the Constitution of […]
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s Insights at the UNCITRAL South Asia Conference 2023 In a recent inaugural address at the UNCITRAL South Asia Conference 2023, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud shed light on the evolution of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in India. He remarked on the transformation of ADR from being perceived as “rough justice” […]
