Failing to Reveal Criminal Conviction Will Lead to Disqualification: Supreme Court on Election Nomination Transparency

The Supreme Court ruled that candidates who hide past convictions in their nomination forms will be disqualified from elections, stressing the importance of transparency and honesty in maintaining the integrity of India’s democratic process.

Bar Council Elections: Delhi High Court Seeks BCI, Centre’s Reply on PIL Challenging Rs.1.25 Lakh Nomination Fee

Today, On 29th October, The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Bar Council of India and the Central government on a PIL challenging the BCI’s decision to hike the nomination fee for State Bar Council elections from Rs.25,000 to Rs.1.25 lakh.