Six former MLAs from Himachal Pradesh are considering withdrawing their plea challenging their disqualification by the Supreme Court. They aim to participate in upcoming by-elections, as their disqualification stemmed from defying a party directive during a crucial Assembly vote. The Supreme Court had scheduled a hearing for their appeal on May 6.
The Union Law Ministry denied rushing the appointment of two election commissioners to preempt Supreme Court decisions on the 2023 law. The Central Government defended the appointments, stating the absence of a judicial member did not affect the Election Commission’s autonomy. The Supreme Court declined to stay the appointments despite objections.