Today (10th May): The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has petitioned the Indian Supreme Court for transparent disclosure of voter turnout data in the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024. A substantial increase in the final voter turnout figures and delays in their announcement prompted the plea, emphasizing the importance of transparent electoral processes to ensure fair elections.
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.
The bench led by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta told the petitioners who have challenged the new law.”At this stage, we cannot stop the legislation or suspend its operation. It would lead to chaos and uncertainty, and we cannot do it (stay) by way of an interim order. There are no allegations against the […]
The Union Law Ministry denied rushing the appointment of two election commissioners to preempt Supreme Court decisions on the 2023 law. The Central Government defended the appointments, stating the absence of a judicial member did not affect the Election Commission’s autonomy. The Supreme Court declined to stay the appointments despite objections.
Today (12th March): The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) filed a petition challenging Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, seeking an urgent hearing in the Supreme Court. The case is connected to a recent resignation and the appointment process of Election Commissioners, which is subject to ongoing legal and constitutional debates.
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.
The Supreme Court, on February 13, 2024, declined to grant an interim stay on Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. The Supreme Court, on February 13, 2024, declined to grant an interim stay on Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 which […]