The Delhi High Court upheld restrictions on political advertisements in metro trains and stations during the Model Code of Conduct period. The Court observed that metro infrastructure is linked with government identity and such restrictions prevent political association with public institutions.
The Supreme Court ordered an expedited hearing of appeals concerning voter exclusions in West Bengal after the Special Intensive Revision process. During the hearing, the Court orally observed that a 75-year-old advocate omitted from the final voter list may be entitled to inclusion.
The Madras High Court dismissed petitions seeking scrutiny of alleged discrepancies in election affidavits filed by TVK leader Vijay, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and Tamilisai Soundararajan during Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026.
The Supreme Court has issued notice on a PIL seeking directions that Aadhaar be used only as proof of identity and not for establishing citizenship, residence, or age. The Court observed that the issue overlaps with a similar matter already pending before it.
The Kolkata Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Alipore fire that damaged approximately 4000 Electronic Voting Machines stored in a government building. The investigation will examine the cause, negligence, security failures, and possible criminal involvement.
Today, On 12th June, The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s plea challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The Court declined to interfere at this stage but granted her liberty to pursue an election petition in accordance with law.
Today, On 11th June , The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on Friday a petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. Natarajan has sought judicial intervention against the decision, bringing the nomination dispute before the apex court for urgent consideration.
Senior Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan has moved the Supreme Court challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The plea raises important questions on candidate disclosure obligations, election transparency, pending court proceedings, and the legality of the Returning Officer’s decision.
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea challenging Punjab municipal elections through ballot papers instead of EVMs, with CJI Surya Kant observing that no judicial intervention was possible as polling was scheduled to begin the following day.
The Supreme Court observed that Mamata Banerjee and All India Trinamool Congress leaders may pursue fresh legal action over West Bengal election results where victory margins were allegedly lower than voters removed during the controversial electoral roll revision exercise.
