The Congress party’s election manifesto includes a proposed law for civil unions for LGBTQ+ couples, demonstrating a commitment to equality. Congress Poll Manifesto Includes Law on Civil Unions for Queer Couples, also addresses women’s cash transfers, youth employment, and caste census. This move reflects the party’s progressive approach to social issues, shaping the upcoming elections with a focus on LGBTQ+ rights, among other key promises.
The State Bank of India-SBI Today fully disclosed electoral bond details to the Election Commission, including unique alphanumeric numbers, following a Supreme Court order. All aspects of the bonds, except for complete account numbers and KYC, have been revealed. This complies with the court’s directive to ensure transparency in the electoral bond scheme.
The Supreme Court rebuked SBI for selective disclosure in the electoral bonds scheme and mandated a comprehensive revelation, including unique bond numbers, by March 21. It emphasized the importance of transparency and reprimanded SBI for incomplete information. The directive underscores the court’s commitment to ensuring accountability and transparency in political party financing.
The Supreme Court today granted TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s request to postpone ED summons until after General Elections, setting July 10 for further hearing. The decision aims to ensure a fair political environment during elections. Banerjee and his wife challenge the ED’s jurisdiction to summon individuals, citing legal concerns about their summons to Delhi.
The Supreme Court Today accelerated a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging political parties’ practice of offering freebies during elections. The PIL calls for scrutiny of this practice, urging the Election Commission to take action. It argues that such behavior violates constitutional principles, compromises the electoral process, and influences voters unfairly. This move follows the upcoming general elections in India, highlighting the issue’s significance.
The Supreme Court today dismissed the government’s concerns about misuse of the Electoral Bonds scheme and emphasized the need for transparency. Solicitor General Mehta expressed concerns about distortions in statistics and social media misuse, but the Court focused on upholding the rule of law. The Court instructed the State Bank of India to disclose all pertinent information, including alphanumeric codes associated with the bonds.
The Supreme Court today ordered SBI to disclose all conceivable details about electoral bonds, including unique bond numbers linking buyers and beneficiary political parties. This decision, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, emphasizes transparency and accountability in the electoral bond scheme, reinforcing the court’s commitment to ensuring financial transparency in political financing.
The Supreme Court of India today refused to suspend the appointment of new Election Commissioners made under a controversial 2023 law. The exclusion of the Chief Justice of India from the selection committee raised concerns. The legal scrutiny stems from appointments overseen by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the contentious legislation. The petition challenges the Act’s provisions and highlights the debate over the electoral appointment process.
The Supreme Court of India today declined to entertain a plea regarding Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) irregularities, citing past examinations of similar issues. Justices emphasized the inherent flaws and merits of every system, expressing judicial fatigue over repetitive petitions. They reiterated the need to move forward and not base legal challenges on assumptions, underlining their discretion in revisiting settled issues.
The Supreme Court Today (March 13th) agreed to review a petition challenging the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India from the committee responsible for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners. This legal battle highlights the ongoing debate over the independence and impartiality of India’s electoral appointment process.urgence and significance of the hearing is emphasized due to the upcoming elections.