A PIL at Delhi High Court questions whether jailed politicians should campaign. Concerns raised about fairness and ethics in elections. Petitioner seeks ECI system for detained politicians to campaign virtually. Highlights concern over timing of arrests and impact on democratic process. Request to mandate Central government to notify ECI of arrested leaders. Concerns raised over lack of transparency in electoral process.
Today, On 25th April,The Karnataka High Court criticized declining standards of political discourse during election campaigns in the context of DK Shivakumar’s case. The court granted interim relief to Shivakumar, criticizing the FIR against him for breaching the Model Code of Conduct. It also emphasized the need for caution in political speeches to avoid legal issues.
More than 2,000 cases involving Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly were resolved in 2023, but 4,697 cases remained pending as of January 1, 2024. The need for swift adjudication in light of the upcoming elections, where 18% of candidates face criminal charges, was emphasized. Special courts and High Court oversight are crucial.
On Friday (19th April), CJI Chandrachud expressed pride in casting his first vote, stressing responsible voting. He emphasized the symbolic significance of the ink mark, symbolizing fulfillment of citizenship duties. He urged citizens not to miss the chance to vote responsibly, encouraging pride in participating in the democratic process and reminding them of the upcoming elections.
Today(on 19th April), the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal on Lok Sabha nomination paper rejection, cautioning against court interference to avoid potential chaos. The petitioner was advised to pursue legal remedies instead. The case highlighted concerns over arbitrary rejection of nomination papers, advocating for a fairer electoral process. The Banka constituency will vote on April 26th. Follow for more legal updates.
Today(on 18th April), The Madras High Court rejected a PIL urging ECI to match EVM votes with VVPAT slips, citing ongoing Supreme Court proceedings on the matter. The petitioner sought manual counting of VVPAT slips for the upcoming elections. The Court emphasized the ongoing Supreme Court proceedings as the appropriate forum to address the matter comprehensively.
Today (16th April): The Supreme Court questioned the Election Commission about penalties for tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). They emphasized the need for trust in the system and rejected a plea to revert to ballot papers. Concerns were raised about human intervention and the practicality of tallying VVPAT slips with EVM votes. The Court proposed independent technical inspection of EVMs after voting.
Today(on 15th April), the Supreme Court of India rejected a petition to provide voting facilities for 18,000 internally-displaced persons in Manipur, citing potential disruption to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The displaced individuals sought to participate in the elections despite residing outside Manipur due to ethnic conflict. The decision raises concerns about their access to the democratic process and underscores the need for comprehensive measures to address the underlying issues in Manipur.
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Today (13th April): The Supreme Court is set to hear Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against potential arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on April 15. This follows his arrest in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy. The case involves AAP leaders and private individuals/entities and has sparked a legal battle centering on alleged misuse of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
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