Supreme Court Seeks ECI Reply on Kerala’s Plea to Defer SIR Until After Local Body Polls

Today, On 21st November, The Supreme Court has issued notice on Kerala’s request to postpone the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Kerala argued that ongoing administrative pressures and local body election timelines make immediate revision difficult for officials and local institutions.

Kerala HC on Hoardings: “Responsibility for Removing Illegal Boards & Flags Falls on LSGI Secretaries”

Today, On 13th March, The Kerala High Court ruled that printers and advertisers will be held accountable for illegal hoardings put up by their clients. It emphasized that those involved in creating and displaying such advertisements cannot evade responsibility. Additionally, the court stated that the removal of illegal boards and flags, both present and future, will be the duty of local self-government secretaries.