Today, On 17th September, Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister, resigned following a Supreme Court order, and named Atishi as his successor. Atishi pledged to work for Kejriwal’s return and urged voters to support the party. She emphasized defending AAP against conspiracies and expressed both gratitude and sadness. Kejriwal called for early elections and declared his quest for “justice from the people’s court.”
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Today, On 3rd September, The Delhi High Court reserved its decision on Madhu Koda’s plea to stay his conviction in the coal scam case. Koda seeks relief to participate in upcoming elections. The court previously refused his request, citing the need to disqualify individuals facing criminal charges from running for public office. The decision will impact his political career and India’s fight against corruption.
The Supreme Court today directed the Maharashtra Government to transfer land to the Bombay High Court by September 7 for a new building. The court emphasized the project’s importance to avoid election-related delays. The state government committed to transferring the land by specified dates, and progress is being made to accommodate the high court’s facilities.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to the Election Commission to ensure that elections for the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir are conducted by September 30, 2024. This decision comes in the wake of the Court’s hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370, which previously granted […]
In a notable decision, the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected an application seeking the suspension of conviction filed by an aspiring election candidate for the Ratlam (Urban) constituency. The court emphasized that the power to suspend a conviction can only be invoked under “exceptional circumstances.” The appellant, who identifies as […]