Today, On 12th August, The Supreme Court ruled that the Election Commission of India (ECI) holds the authority to include or exclude citizens from the electoral rolls. This comes amid the ongoing Bihar voter list revision row ahead of elections.
The Election Commission of India invited MP Mahua Moitra for a meeting on April 15. The apex court directed that “petitioners may submit representations” to the ECI regarding their grievances and suggestions. In compliance, the ECI has scheduled a hearing for April 15, 2025, at 10:30 AM in Room No. 106, Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi. A copy of the notice has also been sent to the Registrar of the Supreme Court for transparency and official record.
The Election Commission of India directed officials to link Aadhaar numbers with voter lists. This move aims to improve voter identification and prevent duplication. The decision comes amid a debate over the accuracy of electoral rolls. Authorities believe Aadhaar linking will strengthen the election process.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on March 18 seeking to bar candidates facing serious criminal charges from contesting elections. The petition aims to strengthen electoral integrity by preventing individuals accused of grave offenses from entering public office. The case raises concerns about criminalization in politics and its impact on governance.
Today, On 25th February, The Election Commission informed the High Court that it would decide on Congress leader Randeep Surjewala’s request for electoral rolls within three months. Earlier, senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, representing Surjewala, argued that the EC had not acted on a December 29 request. The plea seeks voter lists for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections in Haryana and Maharashtra from 2009 to 2024.
A BJP MLA has been summoned by the court in connection with a petition challenging his victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The election petition, filed by Datta Bahirat, who contested against Siddharth Shirole, calls for the nullification of Shirole’s win in the Shivaji Nagar constituency. The petition alleges irregularities in the election process, prompting […]
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a petition demanding legal action against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat. The petition alleged that Ahlawat had hidden key details in documents submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI). Justice Subramonium Prasad dismissed the petition, stating that it did not challenge any specific election of Ahlawat.
In the 2023-24 financial year, the BJP received Rs.2,244 crore through electoral bonds, while Congress got Rs. 289 crore in donations of Rs.20,000 and above. This shows a big difference in the financial support received by the two major parties. The BJP’s contributions through electoral bonds were much higher than Congress’s. This data highlights the continuing importance of electoral bonds in political funding.
Today, On 3rd December, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna recused himself from hearing petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Act 2023, which removes the CJI from the appointment committee. The case will be heard by another bench starting January 6, 2025, as petitioners argue the law undermines the Election Commission’s independence established by a Supreme Court ruling.