Returning officer Anil Masih admits inability to answer CJI’s questions properly, citing depression and stress after a leaked video. The Supreme Court bench, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, is set to review Masih’s affidavit today. Previously, Masih’s actions in the Chandigarh mayoral polls were criticized, and AAP’s Kuldeep Kumar was declared the winner. Masih had initially declared the BJP candidate as the victor, but the Supreme Court ordered a recount.
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has filed a contempt petition Today against the State Bank of India (SBI) for seeking an extension to disclose electoral bond details. This defiance of Supreme Court’s order and the ensuing legal battle reflects the struggle for transparency in political funding, with far-reaching implications for India’s political and financial systems.
The Supreme Court declared AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar as the winner of the Chandigarh mayoral polls, rebuking the returning officer for unlawfully altering the election’s course and providing false statements. The court ordered the eight “invalid” votes to be counted as valid, highlighting the importance of preserving the electoral democratic process. Anil Masih was issued a show-cause notice.
The Supreme Court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, has declared the Electoral Bonds scheme unconstitutional, invalidating anonymous political party donations. The Court cited violations of the right to information and free speech, mandating disclosure of bond recipients and refunding unused bonds. The scheme, introduced in 2018, aimed for transparency but faced criticism for fostering corruption and favoritism.
The Supreme Court asked for responses from the Centre and other parties on a petition challenging the Lyngdoh Committee’s recommendation that restricts students to running for a student union office once. The issue arose from a plea filed against this recommendation, claiming it to be arbitrary and discriminatory. The committee was formed to address issues in student elections.
The Supreme Court’s ruling came as a response to an appeal challenging the disqualification of the panchayat member. The appellant argued against the disqualification, citing various reasons for the inability to procure the caste validity certificate within the designated period The Supreme Court of India has affirmed the disqualification of a panchayat member for failing […]
The AAP-Congress alliance challenges Chandigarh’s mayoral election, alleging irregularities and bias. They have petitioned the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking to nullify the results and order a transparent revote. The dispute raises concerns about electoral integrity and the role of political influence in India’s democratic system.
