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Tollywood star Allu Arjun filed a petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court to dismiss a case stemming from a May 2024 election rally supporting former MLA Shilpa Ravichandra. Accused of violating election conduct by gathering a crowd without permission, Arjun seeks legal protection from arrest. The court will hear the case soon.
Today (May 23rd): Kapil Sibal criticized the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) refusal to publish Form 17C data on its website, emphasizing the importance of transparency in elections. In response, the ECI expressed concerns about potential confusion and mischief if such data were made public, particularly regarding the inclusion of postal ballots.
The ECI submitted an affidavit on 22nd May, to the Supreme Court, arguing against the disclosure of Form 17C data, stating it could confuse voters. The ECI criticized ADR for making false allegations and seeking unfounded entitlements. A potential legal battle looms as the Supreme Court asks ECI to respond to ADR’s application, raising transparency concerns.
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Today (13th May): A review petition has been filed challenging the Supreme Court’s decision to reject the plea for EVM-VVPAT tallying. The petitioner argues that the judgment contains apparent errors and mistakes, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures. The plea advocates for greater transparency in the voting process, emphasizing the vulnerability of electronic voting machines and the necessity of VVPAT verification.
Today(on 29th April), The Supreme Court of India declined a new plea to increase VVPAT verification against EVM votes, citing adequacy of current scrutiny. The plea aimed to raise verified EVMs per assembly segment during Lok Sabha elections from five to a higher number. This decision reinforces the court’s stance on maintaining the status quo for VVPAT verification.
Today(on 18th April), India’s Supreme Court reviewed the functionality and security of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in response to election integrity concerns. The Election Commission’s detailed explanation reinforced the system’s integrity, dispelling worries of manipulation. The court’s inquiry was prompted by petitions for thorough EVM and VVPAT verification, and the commission assured stringent security measures.
Today (5th April): Anil Masih, the former poll officer in the Chandigarh mayoral election, has issued an unconditional apology before the Supreme Court for unlawfully altering the election outcome and making false statements. The Court condemned his conduct and issued a show-cause notice. The matter will be examined further in July, with the Court expressing distress over observed “horse-trading”.