Today, On 1st September, The Supreme Court directed the Chairman of the Bihar State Legal Services Authority to deploy para-legal volunteers for helping voters and political parties file online claims, objections, and corrections during the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls.
Today, On 1st September, In Bihar SIR, the Supreme Court remarked, “Trust deficit between Election Commission and political parties is unfortunate,” while directing the State Legal Services Authority to appoint para-legal volunteers to help voters and ensure transparency in electoral roll claims and objections.
During the Supreme Court hearing on Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Justice Surya Kant asked Abhishek Manu Singhvi, “Are you representing the Bharatiya Janata Party?” prompting laughter from Kapil Sibal, who quipped, “Probably not.”
Today, On 22nd August, The Supreme Court directed political parties to actively support voters excluded from Bihar’s draft electoral rolls. The Bench said, “Political Parties in Bihar Must Instruct BLAs to Help Voters File Claims, Objections and Inclusion Applications.”
The Supreme Court rejected a PIL seeking action against political parties’ alleged unlawful acts, calling it a “publicity interest litigation” and directing the petitioner to approach the High Court. CJI B R Gavai also warned the counsel over courtroom conduct.
A plea in the Supreme Court urges political parties to follow the POSH Act, ensuring protection against sexual harassment for female workers. The petition calls for internal complaints committees in line with the Vishaka guidelines.
Today, On 7th July, The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond to AAP’s plea against the rent demand for its party office at Vithalbhai Patel House. The next hearing in the matter is scheduled for July 22.
The Supreme Court will hear on July 10 the petitions challenging the EC’s Special Revision of Bihar’s voter list. However, the Court has refused to pause the ongoing revision process for now.
The AIMPLB has urged political parties to address controversial remarks by Justice Shekhar Yadav, claiming they undermine judicial neutrality and constitutional values. The Board expressed disappointment over political silence, warning that ignoring such incidents threatens India’s secular principles. Upholding judicial impartiality is crucial for maintaining public trust in democracy.
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond to AAP’s petition challenging the “ex parte” cancellation of its state party office allotment, stressing the need to follow fair procedures and natural justice in such matters.
