Supreme Court Agrees Urgent Hearing on Madras HC Order Restricting TVK MLA R Seenivasa Sethupathi From Voting in Assembly Proceedings

The Supreme Court of India agreed to urgently hear TVK MLA R Seenivasa Sethupathi’s plea challenging the Madras High Court order restraining him from voting or participating in Tamil Nadu Assembly floor tests, after Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi sought urgent listing before CJI Surya Kant.

Madras High Court Bars TVK MLA R Seenivasa Sethupathi From Assembly Floor Tests Amid Election Challenge by KR Periakaruppan

The Madras High Court barred R Seenivasa Sethupathi from voting or participating in Tamil Nadu Assembly floor tests after his Tiruppattur election victory was challenged by DMK candidate KR Periakaruppan. The interim order was passed by Justices Victoria Gowri and Senthilkumar.

KR Periakaruppan’s One Vote Loss Case: “The Moment Results Are Declared, Our Hands Are Tied”: ECI Tells Madras High Court

The Election Commission of India told the Madras High Court that declared election results cannot be altered administratively and disputes must be resolved through election petitions. The submission came in a plea by DMK candidate KR Periakaruppan, who lost Tiruppattur constituency by one vote.

Delhi High Court Directs ECI to Give Election Symbol to Akhil Bharatiya Jan Sangh Ahead of Bihar Polls

The Delhi High Court has ordered the Election Commission of India to allot a common symbol to the Akhil Bharatiya Jan Sangh for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The move comes after the party’s earlier application was rejected by the ECI.