The Election Commission told the Supreme Court it is working under “sharp political hostility” where nearly every decision faces challenges, while defending its Bihar voter roll revision. The SC has directed greater transparency, including publishing deleted voter names with reasons.
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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.
A Mumbai resident filed a petition in the Bombay High Court seeking action against Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and BJP leader Nitesh Rane for alleged anti-Muslim remarks. The plea calls for halting live broadcasts of Rane’s rallies, prosecuting him and Shinde for hate speech, and ensuring police accountability.
