Today, On 9th January, The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the constitutional validity of The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968. This order governs the specification, reservation, and allocation of electoral symbols to parties and candidates.
The Supreme Court criticised AIADMK MP C.V. Shanmugam for casting doubts on the Election Commission and abusing court process. It set aside Madras HC’s order on the “Ungaludan Stalin” scheme and ordered him to pay Rs 10 lakh as costs.
