Election Commissioners’ Appointment: Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Excluding CJI From Appointment Panel on Nov 11

Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging the law that excludes the Chief Justice of India from the panel appointing Election Commissioners on November 11, examining the constitutional validity and impact of this significant change in the appointment process.

BREAKING | Bihar SIR | ECI Knows the Law, Can Distinguish Between Indian Citizen and Foreign Infiltrators: Supreme Court

Today, On 15th September, Bihar SIR row, Supreme Court observed that the Election Commission of India knows the law and can distinguish between Indian citizens and foreign infiltrators, as debates continued over Aadhaar’s validity, voter roll transparency, and nationwide scrutiny of rolls.

Madras High Court slaps Rs 1 lakh cost, dismisses PIL seeking EC reply on Rahul Gandhi’s voter list manipulation claim

The Madras High Court dismissed a PIL asking the Election Commission to clarify Rahul Gandhi’s allegation of voter list manipulation. The court imposed a Rs 1 lakh cost, calling the plea a publicity-driven move.

BREAKING | Bihar SIR | “ECI to Include Aadhaar as 12th Document”: Supreme Court

Today, On 8th September, Supreme Court orders inclusion of Aadhaar as the 12th document in Bihar SIR, saying “It will be used only as proof of identity”; directs ECI to issue instructions today, next hearing fixed for September 15.

BREAKING| Bihar SIR ROW| Para-Legal Volunteers to Help Voters Submit Objections to Exclusion: Supreme Court

Today, On 1st September, The Supreme Court directed the Chairman of the Bihar State Legal Services Authority to deploy para-legal volunteers for helping voters and political parties file online claims, objections, and corrections during the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls.

BREAKING | Bihar SIR | Trust Deficit Between Election Commission & Political Parties Is Unfortunate: Supreme Court Seeks for Para-Legal Support

Today, On 1st September, In Bihar SIR, the Supreme Court remarked, “Trust deficit between Election Commission and political parties is unfortunate,” while directing the State Legal Services Authority to appoint para-legal volunteers to help voters and ensure transparency in electoral roll claims and objections.

BREAKING | Bihar SIR | “Political Parties Must Help Voters File Claims, Objections, and Inclusion Applications”: Supreme Court

Today, On 22nd August, The Supreme Court directed political parties to actively support voters excluded from Bihar’s draft electoral rolls. The Bench said, “Political Parties in Bihar Must Instruct BLAs to Help Voters File Claims, Objections and Inclusion Applications.”

Electoral Roll Fraud| ‘Dilution of Purity Undermines Free and Fair Elections’: PIL in Supreme Court Seeks SIT Probe into Rahul Gandhi’s Claims

A PIL in the Supreme Court seeks an SIT probe into electoral roll fraud, highlighting Rahul Gandhi’s claims. The plea asserts that the “dilution of purity undermines free and fair elections,” raising significant concerns about electoral integrity within the community.

DMK Slams ‘Mass Voter Deletions’ In Bihar SIR: “ECI Is Collaborating With BJP To Compromise Free & Fair Elections”

DMK strongly criticized the Election Commission of India over mass voter deletions during the Bihar SIR exercise. The party alleged, “ECI is collaborating with BJP to compromise free and fair elections,” raising serious concerns nationwide.

Ex-CJI Chandrachud Praises One Nation, One Election: “Indian Voters Not Naive, Staggered Polls Not Immutable Feature of Constitution”

Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud told his views on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative to a Parliamentary committee Indian voters are not naive and rejected claims against simultaneous polls, stating staggered elections are not an immutable part of the Constitution or its original design.