Today(on 24th April), the Supreme Court is expected to issue directions on petitions seeking 100% cross-verification of votes in EVMs with VVPAT slips for transparency. The VVPAT serves as an independent mechanism for voters to verify vote accuracy. The bench engaged in detailed discussions on EVM operations and expressed reservations about manual counting.
Yesterday,18th April,The Kadapa Court temporarily banned discussion of the Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy murder case in the current election campaign to prevent prejudice and maintain legal decorum. The court warned against politicizing the case and urged parties to respect fair legal proceedings. The injunction remains in force until April 30.
Today(on 18th April), The Supreme Court of India has reserved judgment on petitions seeking cross-verification between EVM and VVPAT votes. The decision, presided over by a bench led by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, addresses concerns about the reliability of the VVPAT system as an additional layer of verification in electronic voting processes.
The State Bank of India (SBI) refused to disclose legal fees paid to Senior Advocate Harish Salve in the Electoral Bond Case, citing RTI Act sections 8(1)(e) and (j). The refusal led to concerns about transparency and accountability in financial transactions linked to significant legal matters. Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench instructed SBI to reveal all details related to Electoral Bonds, including purchasers’ names and purchase dates, due to concerns about transparency and accountability.
Today, 12th April, A petition to the Supreme Court (SC) challenges the arbitrary rejection of nomination papers by Election Returning Officers nationwide. The plea seeks clear criteria for rejection, fairness in the nomination process, and redress for unjustified decisions. It urges the court to ensure every candidate has a fair chance to rectify any defects in their nomination papers.
The Supreme Court cautioned against misrepresenting facts or prejudicing ongoing legal proceedings through social media comments, expressing concern over the misuse of social media in pending court matters. They also addressed a contempt case involving premature social media claims of victory. The Court emphasized the seriousness of parties interfering with ongoing proceedings.
Today (9th,April),The Congress filed a PIL against a BJP-linked individual for using the “INDIA” acronym, claiming it’s politically motivated. They argue that it doesn’t cause confusion among voters and doesn’t violate any laws. The court has issued notices to 26 opposition parties and the Election Commission, with the matter pending resolution. tensions between political parties over symbolic representations are highlighted.
Today (5th April): The Election Commission opposed DMK’s writ petition on EVM design in the Madras High Court, stating that EVMs have been used since the 1980s without proven tampering incidents. The petition questioned the placement of VVPAT printers and sought procedures for EVM approval and guidelines for returning officers. The court adjourned further hearing to June 20.
Six former MLAs from Himachal Pradesh are considering withdrawing their plea challenging their disqualification by the Supreme Court. They aim to participate in upcoming by-elections, as their disqualification stemmed from defying a party directive during a crucial Assembly vote. The Supreme Court had scheduled a hearing for their appeal on May 6.
The Union Law Ministry denied rushing the appointment of two election commissioners to preempt Supreme Court decisions on the 2023 law. The Central Government defended the appointments, stating the absence of a judicial member did not affect the Election Commission’s autonomy. The Supreme Court declined to stay the appointments despite objections.
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