The Madras High Court issued notice to the Election Commission on a plea seeking restriction of SC reserved seats to Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists. The bench sought responses and scheduled further hearing after two days on the contentious issue.
The Madras High Court refused to stay the Election Commission of India’s decision to de-register political parties that did not contest elections for six years. The Court said restoring their status at this stage would amount to granting final relief before the case is fully heard.
