The Kerala government, backed by all major parties except the BJP, will challenge the Election Commission’s special voter roll revision in the Supreme Court. CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the move based on the 2002 list is “unscientific” and “ill-intentioned.”
In a landmark ruling, the Kerala High Court has ordered the State Election Commission to ensure proper seating, drinking water, and a queue management system at polling booths. The Court also suggested developing a mobile app to show real-time queue updates for voters.
Today, On 6th October, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging Telangana’s 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, directing the petitioner to approach the High Court. The case will be heard on October 8 to determine the quota’s fate.
A writ petition challenges Telangana’s GO granting 42% BC quota in local body elections, saying it breaches the 50% cap set by the Supreme Court. Hearing on Monday.
Today, On 16th September, Supreme Court slammed Maharashtra State Election Commission for delaying local body elections, saying, “Your inaction reflects incompetence.” The Court directed that all elections must be conducted by January 31, 2026, and no further extensions will be allowed. The Supreme Court heard urgent pleas regarding the delayed local body elections in Maharashtra. […]
The Supreme Court will hear in August the plea filed by the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction, challenging the Maharashtra Speaker’s decision that awarded the iconic Shiv Sena “bow and arrow” symbol to the Eknath Shinde-led group.
The Supreme Court will hear the Uddhav Thackeray faction’s plea regarding the ‘bow and arrow’ symbol dispute ahead of Maharashtra’s local body elections. The urgency stems from the impending election announcement and the need for clarity for voters. The case is set to be reviewed on July 14.
Today, On 25th June, the Telangana High Court directed the state government to conduct local body elections within three months. The order came while hearing multiple petitions about the delay in gram panchayat polls.
The Supreme Court of India has mandated the Maharashtra State Election Commission to schedule local body elections within four weeks, maintaining OBC reservation rules as they were before the 2022 report. The elections must conclude within four months, allowing for extensions only under justified circumstances, emphasizing timely governance and clarity in representation.
The Bombay High Court temporarily suspended a notice regarding Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sachin Bhosale’s externment proceedings, which he argues are politically motivated to obstruct his participation in local body elections. The court directed authorities to address the matter within a week as Bhosale navigates multiple legal challenges linked to political reasons.
