Today, On 12th June, The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s plea challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The Court declined to interfere at this stage but granted her liberty to pursue an election petition in accordance with law.
Today, On 11th June , The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on Friday a petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. Natarajan has sought judicial intervention against the decision, bringing the nomination dispute before the apex court for urgent consideration.
Senior Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan has moved the Supreme Court challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The plea raises important questions on candidate disclosure obligations, election transparency, pending court proceedings, and the legality of the Returning Officer’s decision.
The Allahabad High Court held that a candidate facing serious criminal charges cannot be regarded as suitable for appointment to a disciplined force like civil police, even when pending cases truthfully disclosed in the application form.
The Supreme Court examined Bar Council election regulations and candidate eligibility under the Advocates Act, 1961, directing review of the provision within a week, possible amendment, and referral to the Supervisory Committee to ensure a fair electoral process.
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.
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.
