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.

Madras High Court Stays Proceedings Before Election Commission of India in AIADMK’s Dispute

Madras: On January 9, 2025, the Madras High Court temporarily stayed all proceedings being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the internal disputes of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).