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    Can a Party Be Disqualified?: Madras High Court Issues Notice On PIL Alleging TVK Of Using Children To Sway Voters 
    Can a Party Be Disqualified?: Madras High Court Issues Notice On PIL Alleging TVK Of Using Children To Sway Voters 
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    Can a Party Be Disqualified?: Madras High Court Issues Notice On PIL Alleging TVK Of Using Children To Sway Voters 

    The Madras High Court sought a response from the Election Commission of India on allegations that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam used children during the 2026 Tamil Nadu election campaign, while questioning whether a political party itself could face disqualification for corrupt practices.

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    Authorities Must Not Resort to Preventive Detention Except Where Absolutely Essential: Calcutta HC Ahead of WB Polls
    Authorities Must Not Resort to Preventive Detention Except Where Absolutely Essential: Calcutta HC Ahead of WB Polls
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    Authorities Must Not Resort to Preventive Detention Except Where Absolutely Essential: Calcutta HC Ahead of WB Polls

    Calcutta High Court cautioned against routine preventive detention during West Bengal polls, stressing it must be exceptional. Bench of Arijit Banerjee and Partha Sarathi Sen upheld free, fair elections and personal liberty protections.

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    West Bengal Polls| No Order on Officers on Election Duty Till April 29: Calcutta High Court
    West Bengal Polls| No Order on Officers on Election Duty Till April 29: Calcutta High Court
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    West Bengal Polls| No Order on Officers on Election Duty Till April 29: Calcutta High Court

    Calcutta High Court declined interim relief affecting poll officials during West Bengal elections. Krishna Rao held electoral process must remain undisturbed, deferring intervention until completion of polling phase.

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    Political Parties Classification Upheld : Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere With Ruling Supporting EC Party Recognition Powers
    Political Parties Classification Upheld : Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere With Ruling Supporting EC Party Recognition Powers
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    Political Parties Classification Upheld : Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere With Ruling Supporting EC Party Recognition Powers

    Supreme Court of India refused to interfere with Delhi High Court ruling upholding EC’s power to classify parties. Decision affirms validity of Election Symbols Order 1968 governing national and state party recognition.

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    "No Motorbike Rally or Biking in Groups Allowed": Calcutta High Court Expands Restrictions Ahead of Polling in West Bengal Assembly Elections
    "No Motorbike Rally or Biking in Groups Allowed": Calcutta High Court Expands Restrictions Ahead of Polling in West Bengal Assembly Elections
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    “No Motorbike Rally or Biking in Groups Allowed”: Calcutta High Court Expands Restrictions Ahead of Polling in West Bengal Assembly Elections

    Calcutta High Court barred motorbike rallies and group riding during West Bengal polls to maintain order. Bench of Shampa Sarkar and Ajay Kumar Gupta expanded restrictions citing law and order concerns.

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    Calcutta High Court to Examine TMC Plea Alleging Bias in Election Monitoring During West Bengal Assembly Elections
    Calcutta High Court to Examine TMC Plea Alleging Bias in Election Monitoring During West Bengal Assembly Elections
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    Calcutta High Court to Examine TMC Plea Alleging Bias in Election Monitoring During West Bengal Assembly Elections

    Calcutta High Court is hearing TMC plea alleging misconduct by police observer in West Bengal elections. Petition under Article 226 filed by Rajeev Kumar questions neutrality of election monitoring process.

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    T N Prathapan Moves Supreme Court Over Alleged MCC Breach During Modi Televised Address on State Funded Channels
    T N Prathapan Moves Supreme Court Over Alleged MCC Breach During Modi Televised Address on State Funded Channels
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    T N Prathapan Moves Supreme Court Over Alleged MCC Breach During Modi Televised Address on State Funded Channels

    Supreme Court of India moved by T. N. Prathapan alleging Election Commission of India inaction over MCC violation. Plea targets broadcast of Narendra Modi speech during election period.

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    "Cannot Issue Such Blanket Direction": Calcutta HC Stays ECI's List of Troublemakers
    "Cannot Issue Such Blanket Direction": Calcutta HC Stays ECI's List of Troublemakers
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    “Cannot Issue Such Blanket Direction”: Calcutta HC Stays ECI’s List of Troublemakers

    Calcutta High Court stayed Election Commission of India directions tagging 800 individuals as troublemakers before polls. Bench led by Sujoy Paul found prima facie error in issuing blanket orders against citizens.

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    Madras High Court dismisses PIL against P Umanath over MCC violation allegations finds no merit in plea filed
    Madras High Court dismisses PIL against P Umanath over MCC violation allegations finds no merit in plea filed
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    Madras High Court Dismisses PIL Against P Umanath Over MCC Violation Allegations Finds No Merit in Plea Filed

    Madras High Court dismissed PIL against P. Umanath over MCC violation allegations. Bench led by Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari found no merit and denied relief in petition.

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    Madras High Court Issues Notice to Vijay Over Election Affidavit Discrepancies Seeks Response From Election Commission and IT Department
    Madras High Court Issues Notice to Vijay Over Election Affidavit Discrepancies Seeks Response From Election Commission and IT Department
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    Madras High Court Issues Notice to Vijay Over Election Affidavit Discrepancies Seeks Response From Election Commission and IT Department

    Madras High Court issued notice to Vijay, Election Commission of India and Income Tax Department over affidavit discrepancies. Bench noted apparent irregularity but sought responses before examining merits of case further.

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