The government has no plans to introduce a law for electoral bonds in political funding, nor is there a proposal to fund political parties through the Election Commission. The Law Minister confirmed this and stated that there are no ongoing considerations for implementing a political party funding system via the Election Commission. Despite the Supreme Court annulling the electoral bonds scheme, the government is not currently planning legislative action or alternative funding mechanisms through the Election Commission.
Maneka Gandhi contested the election of Sultanpur MP in the High Court, alleging irregularities and calling for an investigation. She claims that the winning MP did not disclose all criminal cases in his affidavit. Her petition seeks to annul the election results and declare her as the rightful winner. The case is set for judicial review.
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Today, On 23rd July, The Indian government allocated Rs 1500 crore to digitize court records through the eCourts project, aiming to improve judicial processes and accessibility to legal information. This funding will modernize court infrastructure, digitize historical and ongoing court records, and expand virtual courts, ultimately enhancing the efficiency of the judicial system.
Today, On15th May, The Supreme Court strongly criticized Uttarakhand for its response to forest fires, emphasizing the need for decisive action and implementation of measures. The Chief Secretary was summoned to explain the state’s efforts, including deployment of forest personnel and fund utilization. The court also highlighted the critical need to address vacancies in the forest department.