Today, On 8th December, A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the election of Congress leader and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah from the Varuna constituency. The plea alleges serious irregularities and seeks judicial scrutiny of his 2023 victory, raising key questions of electoral legality.
The Bombay High Court concluded hearings on a petition challenging the legitimacy of 76 lakh votes cast after polling hours in Maharashtra’s 2024 Assembly elections. Prakash Ambedkar represented the petitioner, raising serious concerns about electoral transparency. The court will deliver its verdict on June 25, potentially impacting election results and reforms.
In a legal challenge, BJP candidate Navya Haridas contests Priyanka Gandhi’s victory in the Wayanad bypoll, citing alleged asset non-disclosure and corrupt practices. The Kerala High Court has summoned Gandhi to respond, with the next hearing scheduled for August. Haridas claims the non-disclosure misled voters, affecting election results.
The Bombay High Court has issued notices to the Election Commission regarding a petition from Congress leader Prafulla Gudadhe, who seeks access to CCTV footage from the 2024 Nagpur South-West election, won by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Gudadhe aims to verify the electoral process’s integrity amid concerns of fairness.