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.
A PIL at Delhi High Court questions whether jailed politicians should campaign. Concerns raised about fairness and ethics in elections. Petitioner seeks ECI system for detained politicians to campaign virtually. Highlights concern over timing of arrests and impact on democratic process. Request to mandate Central government to notify ECI of arrested leaders. Concerns raised over lack of transparency in electoral process.
Today, On 25th April,The Karnataka High Court criticized declining standards of political discourse during election campaigns in the context of DK Shivakumar’s case. The court granted interim relief to Shivakumar, criticizing the FIR against him for breaching the Model Code of Conduct. It also emphasized the need for caution in political speeches to avoid legal issues.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) and the State Bank of India (SBI) took a step towards enhancing transparency in political funding by disclosing detailed information regarding electoral bonds data. On Thursday, March 21, the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the State Bank of India (SBI) took a step towards enhancing transparency in political […]
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has filed an application seeking modification of an order passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court on 11.03.2024. The ECI, through its plea, aims to clarify certain aspects of the order related to the retention of documents submitted in a sealed manner to the Court. Also Read-Election Commission Discloses Electoral […]
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday has made a significant decision affecting the staff of the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner’s office, who were initially requisitioned for election duty by the Election Commission of India (ECI). This move came after the ECI informed the court that it had withdrawn the notices issued for requisitioning the staff, marking […]
Rahul Narwekar, the Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly, is scheduled to announce his decision on Thursday regarding the disqualification petitions lodged by two opposing factions within the NCP, as per the directives issued by the Supreme Court. Despite the Election Commission of India (ECI) ruling in favor of rebel leader Ajit Pawar, granting him control […]
The Supreme Court, on February 13, 2024, declined to grant an interim stay on Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. The Supreme Court, on February 13, 2024, declined to grant an interim stay on Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 which […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has put a hold on the Bombay High Court’s order that directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct a by-election for the Pune Lok Sabha seat. This seat has been vacant since the passing of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Girish Bapat on March […]