Today, On 8th December, A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the election of Congress leader and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah from the Varuna constituency. The plea alleges serious irregularities and seeks judicial scrutiny of his 2023 victory, raising key questions of electoral legality.
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.
New Delhi, March 27: The Delhi High Court has agreed to examine a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti. In his plea, Bharti has challenged the election victory of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Satish Upadhyay from the Malviya Nagar constituency in the recently held Delhi Assembly elections.
New Delhi, March 24: The Delhi High Court has sent a notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi regarding a petition challenging her election victory from the Kalkaji Assembly constituency. The notice was issued on Wednesday by Justice Jyoti Singh based on an election petition filed by Kamaljit Singh Duggal and Ayush Rana, both voters from Kalkaji. The petition raises concerns about alleged irregularities and corrupt practices during the election.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Durgesh Pathak’s plea on Monday, seeking dismissal of a petition that challenges his election from Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar Assembly seat in the 2022 bypolls. A bench led by Justice Surya Kant is scheduled to hear the matter and has asked Rajan Tiwari, who filed the election petition in the Delhi High Court, to respond.
Today, On 12th February, The Delhi High Court refused to hear a petition by Justice SN Dhingra against election freebies. The court suggested that he approach the Supreme Court, as a similar case is already pending there. Justice Dhingra had challenged the distribution of freebies by political parties during elections. The decision directs the matter to the highest court for further consideration.
A Delhi court has placed six individuals under 14-day judicial custody in connection with the drowning of three civil services aspirants at a coaching center basement in Old Rajinder Nagar. The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate ordered them to remain in custody until September 18, following an application by the CBI. The case involves allegations of criminal negligence, dereliction of duty, and corrupt practices.
Today(14th August), Delhi High Court issued a notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj in response to AAP leader Somnath Bharti’s petition challenging her Lok Sabha election. The petition cites allegations of corrupt practices during the election process. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora directed Swaraj to respond within 30 days. The contest involved strategies to improperly influence voters and allegations of vote splitting.
Today(on 22nd July), The Delhi High Court found multiple errors in Somnath Bharti’s petition challenging Bansuri Swaraj’s 2024 election win, citing typographical mistakes. Bharti has been directed to submit a corrected version within ten days. The next hearing is scheduled for August 14. The petition accused Swaraj and others of engaging in corrupt practices, including alleged ballot tampering.