Today, On 26th November, The Supreme Court on Kerala SIR clarified that the Election Commission is not a post office to blindly accept every voter form. The Court stressed that each inclusion must follow a reasonable and fair process.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that election manifesto pledges, like the ‘five guarantees’, do not constitute corrupt practices. The dismissal of a petition against Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad sets a precedent, emphasizing the necessity of substantial evidence implicating candidates for commitments outlined in manifestos to be deemed as corrupt practices. The decision safeguards the democratic process and clarifies the legal standing of election promises.
