Today(on 2nd August), The Calcutta High Court has mandated the preservation of all documents and CCTV footage related to the elections in West Bengal’s Ghatal Lok Sabha constituency. This directive will be in place until the resolution of the election petition by BJP candidate Hiranmay Chattopadhyaya.
On 22nd May, Former High Court judge and BJP candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay moved the Calcutta High Court, challenging an Election Commission order barring him from campaigning for 24 hours. He argued that the decision “tarnished” his image and was defamatory, causing significant harm to his reputation.
On Friday(26th April), The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered Rakesh Sharma’s participation in a corruption probe involving MLA Ashish Sharma and scheduled proceedings for May 24. Allegations include financial misdeeds and destabilizing the state government. The political landscape remains tense, with upcoming bypolls and reduced Congress party strength. The investigation continues amidst political turmoil.
Today (26th April): The Calcutta High Court rejected an urgent plea from BJP candidate Debashis Dhar regarding the cancellation of his nomination for the Lok Sabha elections in Birbhum constituency. The court cited legal precedence and refused to entertain the petition immediately, instructing the counsel to file the plea for consideration next week.
Today (26th April): A Mumbai court rejected the plea for a DNA test on BJP candidate Ravi Kishan, accused of fathering a woman’s daughter. The woman, Aparna Soni, claims Ravi Kishan is the father of her 25-year-old daughter, Shinova, and seeks a paternity test. Ravi Kishan denies the allegations, and his wife has filed an FIR against the woman and her family.
Today (16th April): The Madras High Court rejected a PIL challenging the BJP candidate’s nomination from Tirunelveli, citing lateness for relief. The petitioner alleged violations of electoral laws and concealment of a pending criminal case. The court advised the petitioner to approach the Election Commission earlier and again, if necessary. The nomination controversy continues.
