Today(on 20th July), AAP leader Somnath Bharti has challenged BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj’s election in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, accusing her of corrupt practices. The Delhi High Court, under Justice Manmeet PS Arora, will hear the petition on July 22.
Today(on 3rd May), the Supreme Court rejected a petition addressing the issue of namesake candidates in elections, emphasizing fairness in electoral processes. The Court highlighted that individuals should not be disqualified based on name similarities and suggested that the responsibility to address this issue now rests with the legislature. The petitioner withdrew the plea following the Court’s remarks.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that election manifesto pledges, like the ‘five guarantees’, do not constitute corrupt practices. The dismissal of a petition against Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad sets a precedent, emphasizing the necessity of substantial evidence implicating candidates for commitments outlined in manifestos to be deemed as corrupt practices. The decision safeguards the democratic process and clarifies the legal standing of election promises.