The Supreme Court of India has postponed the hearing on PILs seeking RTI coverage for major political parties, aimed at enhancing transparency and limiting black money in elections. The case will now be reconsidered on May 15. Advocates argue this could reshape political accountability in India’s electoral system.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to include political parties under the Right to Information (RTI) Act will be heard tomorrow. The petitioner argues that transparency in political funding is essential for democracy. The case aims to compel parties to disclose financial details and enhance accountability, potentially transforming Indian political practices.
NEW DELHI: Former Chief Justice of India, U.U. Lalit, will be one of the key persons to speak before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) set up to review the One Nation One Election (ONOE) Bill. Along with him, four other prominent figures will also give their views in a meeting scheduled for February 25.
Today, On 12th February, The Delhi High Court refused to hear a petition by Justice SN Dhingra against election freebies. The court suggested that he approach the Supreme Court, as a similar case is already pending there. Justice Dhingra had challenged the distribution of freebies by political parties during elections. The decision directs the matter to the highest court for further consideration.
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The Supreme Court on December 9, disposed of a PIL seeking to apply the POSH Act to political parties, directing the petitioner to approach the Election Commission first. Concerns over political parties’ compliance with ICC establishment were raised. The petition requested mandates for compliance and employee status for political party affiliates under the POSH Act.
Justice Devan Ramachandran of the Kerala High Court criticized authorities for ignoring illegal public installations, asserting they cannot be justified as religious practices. He condemned both political and religious entities for bypassing laws and instructed local government secretaries to enforce fines, emphasizing accountability and the need for clarity in public spaces.
The Supreme Court rejected the review petition challenging its February 15 judgment by which the electoral bonds scheme was struck down. A Constitution Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra dismissed the review petition filed by advocate Mathews J Nedumpara. “Application for listing the review petitions in open Court is dismissed. Delay condoned. Having perused the review petitions, there is no error apparent on the face of the record. No case for review under Order XLVII Rule 1 of the Supreme Court Rules 2013. The review petitions are, therefore, dismissed,” the Court said.
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Today, On 22nd August, The Supreme Court urged TMC and BJP leaders not to politicize the RG Kar Medical College case, emphasizing focus on justice. It ordered no coercive action against protesting doctors. Concerns were raised about delays in securing the crime scene. The Court emphasized the importance of doctors returning to work and assured no adverse actions against them.
Today(on 5th June), The Delhi High Court has emphasized AAP’s entitlement to office space in the national capital and has directed the Centre to decide within six weeks. Justice Prasad stressed fairness, rejecting denial based on “pressure” or other grounds. The ruling reflects a commitment to equal treatment of political parties in logistical support from the state.
