Former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna tells Parliamentary Committee that the proposed Bill grants the Election Commission unchecked authority, potentially violating the Constitution’s basic structure. The Bill’s Clause 5 could allow indirect President’s Rule, raising concerns over federal balance.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on March 18 seeking to bar candidates facing serious criminal charges from contesting elections. The petition aims to strengthen electoral integrity by preventing individuals accused of grave offenses from entering public office. The case raises concerns about criminalization in politics and its impact on governance.
Today, On 10th March, A Delhi court rejected the custody parole plea of Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid, who sought permission to attend the upcoming Parliament session. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh dismissed the plea, stating no grounds for relief. The court has scheduled the hearing for Rashid’s regular bail plea on March 19. The decision impacts Rashid’s ability to participate in legislative proceedings.
NEW DELHI: Former Chief Justice of India, U.U. Lalit, will be one of the key persons to speak before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) set up to review the One Nation One Election (ONOE) Bill. Along with him, four other prominent figures will also give their views in a meeting scheduled for February 25.
The Enforcement Directorate has implicated K Kavitha and AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, in a corruption case linked to a Rs.100 crore payment related to Delhi’s liquor policy. Delhi’s Lt. Governor has recommended prosecuting Kejriwal, raising political tensions as the case continues with upcoming hearings and investigations into alleged irregularities.
A local court in Bareilly summoned Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to appear on January 7 regarding his comments during the Lok Sabha elections. The summons came after a plea from Pankaj Pathak, alleging that Gandhi’s remarks aimed to incite class hatred for political gain. Gandhi also staged a protest against Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
The Bombay High Court dismissed on Thursday (19th Dec) Shiv Sena leader Amol Kirtikar’s petition challenging Ravindra Waikar’s election victory by 48 votes in the Mumbai North-West Lok Sabha constituency. Kirtikar alleged election irregularities, particularly regarding tendered votes, but the court found the petition non-maintainable. A detailed order will follow.
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Sharad Pawar accused Ajit Pawar of misleading voters and exploiting the NCP’s ‘clock’ symbol following their party’s defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Amid political tensions and a Supreme Court hearing, the Sharad faction has requested to present evidence against Ajit’s faction, which won 41 seats compared to Sharad’s 10.
The Supreme Court on Monday(11th Nov) dismissed former MP Prajwal Revanna’s bail plea in a rape case. Despite arguments from his lawyer regarding the specificity of allegations, the Court refused bail after a brief hearing. Revanna has been accused of multiple sexual assaults, leading to a significant public outcry and ongoing investigations.