Authorities Must Not Resort to Preventive Detention Except Where Absolutely Essential: Calcutta HC Ahead of WB Polls

Calcutta High Court cautioned against routine preventive detention during West Bengal polls, stressing it must be exceptional. Bench of Arijit Banerjee and Partha Sarathi Sen upheld free, fair elections and personal liberty protections.

Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging ECI’s Power to Recognise National and State Political Parties

Today,The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a petition challenging the Election Commission’s power to recognise political parties as national or state-level entities. A Division Bench of Justices Nitin W. Sambre and Anish Dayal noted the matter was already settled by Supreme Court rulings.