Today, On 8th December, A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the election of Congress leader and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah from the Varuna constituency. The plea alleges serious irregularities and seeks judicial scrutiny of his 2023 victory, raising key questions of electoral legality.
Actor Vijay’s party TVK has challenged the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls in the Supreme Court, calling it unconstitutional and arbitrary. The case is set to trigger a high-voltage political and legal battle in Tamil Nadu.
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that Aadhaar cannot be used as proof of citizenship and can only serve as proof of identity. The ECI clarified this position during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process Phase 2.
An FIR has been registered against Union Minister Lalan Singh after a viral video showed him telling supporters to “keep opposition leaders inside their homes” on polling day in Bihar’s Mokama constituency. Authorities booked him under the Representation of the People Act after reviewing surveillance footage.
The Election Commission has issued a notice to Prashant Kishor for allegedly being registered as a voter in both Bihar and West Bengal. Officials say this violates Section 17 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, which bans dual voter entries.
Today, On 24th October, The Election Commission of India has informed the Madras High Court that the Special Intensive Revision of Tamil Nadu’s electoral rolls will start soon, ahead of upcoming elections, ensuring updated and accurate voter records.
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that any direction to conduct a Systematic Voter Registration (SIR) across the country would infringe upon its exclusive authority. It emphasized that such actions fall solely under the ECI’s jurisdiction. The Election Commission (EC) informed the Supreme Court that any order to conduct special intensive revision (SIR) of […]
The Bombay High Court rejected Rajan Vichare’s plea against Shiv Sena (Shinde) MP Naresh Mhaske, ruling that disclosure of minor conviction was not mandatory. Justice RI Chagla held only convictions with one-year jail or more need to be declared.
Today, On 8th September, The Supreme Court has dismissed Telangana BJP’s plea against CM A Revanth Reddy over alleged defamatory campaign remarks, with CJI Gavai reminding, “Don’t use the Court for political battles. If you are a politician, you must bear such remarks.”
Telangana BJP has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the high court’s dismissal of a defamation case against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over his 2024 Lok Sabha election remarks. The hearing is scheduled for September 8.
