Today, On 3rd June, The Calcutta High Court directed the Election Commission of India to appoint counting staff for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in strict accordance with guidelines. This decision comes in response to a petition filed by a BJP candidate, highlighting the importance of ensuring a fair and transparent counting process in line with electoral authorities’ guidelines.
Today(on 3rd June), The Election Commission of India submitted the by-poll schedule for the Maniktala constituency in West Bengal to the Supreme Court, addressing a two-year gap in representation. The strategic presentation in sealed covers aimed to prevent the immediate imposition of the model code of conduct.
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Today (29th May): The Supreme Court of India has denied Arvind Kejriwal’s request for a 7-day extension of interim bail in a corruption case related to the Delhi liquor policy. The court deemed the plea “not maintainable,” citing the option to seek regular bail. Kejriwal’s counsel emphasized health complications and the need for medical examination. Despite plea, the court instructed surrender by June 2.
Today, On 28th May, Atishi, an AAP leader, summoned by a Delhi court in a defamation case filed by a Delhi BJP member over her claims of BJP attempting to poach AAP MLAs. The court has directed her to appear on June 29th. This legal action reflects the escalating tension and legal scrutiny in Delhi’s political landscape.
The Supreme Court of India set to hear the Bharatiya Janata Party’s appeal against a Calcutta High Court order on advertising. The High Court’s ruling limited the BJP’s promotional activities during the Lok Sabha elections. The appeal addresses concerns over restrictions on the party’s advertising content, which is deemed violative of the Model Code of Conduct.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court issued a notice to Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu in response to civil defamation suits filed by Davinder Kumar and independent MLA Hoshyar Singh, seeking damages of Rs 1.05 crore over alleged derogatory remarks. The suits are part of a broader pattern involving other former Congress MLAs and an independent MLA.
Today(on 21st May),ECI imposes 24-hour campaign ban on BJP’s Abhijit Gangopadhyay for derogatory comments against Mamata Banerjee, prohibiting campaign activities from 5 PM on May 21. Gangopadhyay, a former Calcutta High Court judge, faces repercussions for his remarks during the Lok Sabha elections.
Today (2nd May): The defamation case against Rahul Gandhi for remarks about Amit Shah has been postponed to May 14 due to the unavailability of a judge in the MP-MLA court in Uttar Pradesh. The complaint, filed in 2018, centers around Gandhi’s comments during the Karnataka elections. This is the latest in a series of postponements for the case.