The Karnataka High Court Today (Jan 8) dismissed petitions seeking 33% reservation for women advocates in the Advocates Association Bengaluru (AAB) governing body, citing its lack of authority to interfere in ongoing elections and the absence of such provisions in AAB’s by-laws. The court referenced the Supreme Court’s powers under Article 142, which the High Court does not possess, and suggested the petitioners approach the Supreme Court for relief. AAB assured the court it would consider the demand for reservation and amend its by-laws after the upcoming elections on February 2.
The “One Nation, One Election” Bill formally introduced Today (Dec 17) in the Lok Sabha following a division vote. The results of the vote showcased significant interest and division among lawmakers, with 269 Members of Parliament (MPs) voting in favor and 198 MPs voting against the motion. Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal took charge of presenting the Bill, marking an essential milestone in the country’s political reforms.
The Supreme Court Today (Nov 26) dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking the reintroduction of the physical/ paper ballot voting system in elections, along with several other electoral reforms. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale found little weight in the petitioner’s argument that even leaders like Chandrababu Naidu and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had questioned Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering.
The Election Commission of India directed the removal of a disputed BJP video in Jharkhand for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct amid assembly elections. The BJP complied but was asked for an explanation due to complaints from rival parties regarding the video’s misleading and communal content.
The Bombay High Court has dismissed petitions aimed at blocking the film “Match Fixing,” which is inspired by the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The court ruled that the movie could proceed with its release, stating it is a work of fiction and questioning the validity of concerns regarding its impact on ongoing legal proceedings.
Today, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea from Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party to delay the Bihar by-elections set for November 13, citing issues with the Chhath Puja festival. The bench stressed that election scheduling is the Election Commission’s responsibility and noted that other parties did not raise concerns. The elections will proceed as planned.
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Tollywood star Allu Arjun filed a petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court to dismiss a case stemming from a May 2024 election rally supporting former MLA Shilpa Ravichandra. Accused of violating election conduct by gathering a crowd without permission, Arjun seeks legal protection from arrest. The court will hear the case soon.
The Supreme Court Today (Oct 21) sought the response of the Union government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) to a plea challenging uncontested elections when there is only one candidate contesting the election. The petition contends that rules allowing the same prevent voters from rejecting the sole candidate using the NOTA option.
Justice B.R. Gavai highlighted the critical role of judicial ethics and integrity at a conference in Gujarat, stressing that a judge’s conduct affects public trust. He warned that resigning to contest elections could harm perceptions of impartiality and emphasized the judiciary’s independence from other branches to maintain credibility and prevent justice delays.