The Delhi High Court directed the Election Commission of India to consider former BRS MLC K. Kavitha’s application for registering her political party, Telangana Praja Jagruti. The ECI told the court that her application would be decided “as soon as possible.”
The Supreme Court, hearing Mamata Banerjee’s plea against the Election Commission’s SIR exercise, expressed concern over a “blame game” and lack of cooperation between the State and ECI. The Bench hinted at appointing judicial officers to resolve the impasse in the sensitive voter revision process.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission, questioning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. She has alleged legal violations, public hardship, and serious humanitarian concerns during the SIR process.
Today, On 29th January, The Supreme Court instructed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish the names of individuals flagged for logical discrepancies during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Tamil Nadu. This order aims to ensure transparency and compliance.
The Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls, raising concerns about de novo preparation of voter lists and citizenship checks. Petitioners argued the process is arbitrary, excludes voters, and exceeds the Election Commission’s statutory powers.
The Supreme Court resumed hearing ADR’s challenge to Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, raising concerns over transparency, Aadhaar use, and voter deletions. Senior advocates warned that shifting the burden of proving citizenship to voters threatens the constitutional right to vote.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a PIL challenging NBEMS’s decision to lower NEET-PG 2025 cut-off marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates, including allowing counselling at minus 40 marks. The Court noted that the issue is a policy decision, already rejected by the Delhi High Court and pending before the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court resumed hearing on ADR’s plea challenging Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, amid concerns over voter exclusion and fairness. The Election Commission defended the exercise, arguing that Article 326 and election laws fully empower it to revise rolls to protect electoral integrity.
The Supreme Court resumed hearing the ADR petition questioning voter verification norms and electoral transparency. Senior Advocate Rakesh defended the SIR process, while the Court stressed equality, inclusion, and citizens’ right to vote.
The Delhi High Court upheld Manish Sisodia’s 2020 election victory, ruling that mere registration of an FIR does not amount to a pending criminal case. Justice Jasmeet Singh clarified that disclosure is required only when charges are framed or a court takes cognizance of the offence.
