Today, On 25th June, The Bombay High Court dismissed a plea alleging irregularities in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. “A whole day of this Court was wasted in hearing the petition,” the Bench remarked, though it chose not to impose costs.
The Election Commission of India refuted Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of electoral fraud in the Maharashtra polls, emphasizing lawful conduct and transparency involving numerous officials and party representatives. Gandhi insists on “vote theft” and criticizes the Commission’s response, demanding access to digital voter rolls and CCTV footage for greater accountability.
The Bombay High Court concluded hearings on a petition challenging the legitimacy of 76 lakh votes cast after polling hours in Maharashtra’s 2024 Assembly elections. Prakash Ambedkar represented the petitioner, raising serious concerns about electoral transparency. The court will deliver its verdict on June 25, potentially impacting election results and reforms.
In a legal challenge, BJP candidate Navya Haridas contests Priyanka Gandhi’s victory in the Wayanad bypoll, citing alleged asset non-disclosure and corrupt practices. The Kerala High Court has summoned Gandhi to respond, with the next hearing scheduled for August. Haridas claims the non-disclosure misled voters, affecting election results.
The Delhi High Court has asked Congress MP Shashi Tharoor to respond to BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s petition challenging a lower court’s dismissal of his defamation complaint. Chandrasekhar claims Tharoor made false statements regarding voter bribery during the 2024 elections, which allegedly harmed his reputation. A hearing is scheduled for September 16.
The defamation case against Rahul Gandhi in Sultanpur court was postponed due to all lawyers attending a workshop. Originally filed in 2018 by BJP leader Vijay Mishra over remarks made during an election campaign, the next hearing is scheduled for June 2, highlighting the case’s political significance.
The Delhi High Court will hear BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s case against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who is accused of making “derogatory and malicious statements” in interviews. The hearing, initially scheduled recently, was postponed to May 20, 2025, at the request of both parties’ lawyers for a short delay.