• Fri. Feb 6th, 2026
    • '

    Tag: Maharashtra local body elections

    Maharashtra Local Body Polls: Supreme Court Extends January 31 Deadline by Two Weeks
    Maharashtra Local Body Polls: Supreme Court Extends January 31 Deadline by Two Weeks
    Supreme Court

    Maharashtra Local Body Polls: Supreme Court Extends January 31 Deadline by Two Weeks

    Today,The Supreme Court granted a two-week extension to complete Maharashtra local body elections after considering the State Election Commission’s request. A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi approved the plea seeking extra time beyond January 31.

    author
    Supreme Court Verdict to Decide Fate of Maharashtra Local Body Results Where 50% Reservation Limit Was Crossed
    Supreme Court Verdict to Decide Fate of Maharashtra Local Body Results Where 50% Reservation Limit Was Crossed
    Supreme Court

    Supreme Court Verdict to Decide Fate of Maharashtra Local Body Results Where 50% Reservation Limit Was Crossed

    The Supreme Court has ruled that election results in 57 Maharashtra local bodies breaching the 50% quota cap will depend on its final judgement. The court has warned that polls held against the law may be cancelled.

    author
    Shiv Sena Symbol Battle: Supreme Court to Hear Uddhav Thackeray’s Plea on Nov 12 Before Maharashtra Local Body Elections
    Shiv Sena Symbol Battle: Supreme Court to Hear Uddhav Thackeray’s Plea on Nov 12 Before Maharashtra Local Body Elections
    Supreme Court

    Shiv Sena Symbol Battle: Supreme Court to Hear Uddhav Thackeray’s Plea on Nov 12 Before Maharashtra Local Body Elections

    The Supreme Court will hear Uddhav Thackeray faction’s plea on November 12 against the Election Commission’s decision granting Shiv Sena’s name and “bow and arrow” symbol to Eknath Shinde. Kapil Sibal warned that any delay could cause “irreparable harm” ahead of 2026 polls.

    author