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    Court Does Not Find Any Illegality: Calcutta HC Upholds EC Order Deploying Central Staff for WB Vote Counting
    Court Does Not Find Any Illegality: Calcutta HC Upholds EC Order Deploying Central Staff for WB Vote Counting
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    Court Does Not Find Any Illegality: Calcutta HC Upholds EC Order Deploying Central Staff for WB Vote Counting

    The Calcutta High Court dismissed a plea against the Election Commission’s directive deploying Central Government and PSU staff for counting in the West Bengal Assembly polls. It stated, “This Court does not find any illegality for appointing counting supervisor and counting assistant…”

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    West Bengal Polls | Not a New Practice: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against ECI Transfer of IAS/IPS Officers
    West Bengal Polls | Not a New Practice: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against ECI Transfer of IAS/IPS Officers
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    West Bengal Polls | Not a New Practice: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against ECI Transfer of IAS/IPS Officers

    Today, On 16th April, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the ECI’s transfer of senior West Bengal officers before the Assembly elections, with CJI Kant stressing it was a routine measure. He noted it was neither the first instance nor a new practice.

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    Supreme Court Questions NOTA Impact: “Has It Improved Quality of Leaders?” Bench Flags Concerns Over Uncontested Polls
    Supreme Court Questions NOTA Impact: “Has It Improved Quality of Leaders?” Bench Flags Concerns Over Uncontested Polls
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    Supreme Court Questions NOTA Impact: “Has It Improved Quality of Leaders?” Bench Flags Concerns Over Uncontested Polls

    The Supreme Court asked whether the NOTA option has truly improved the “quality” of elected leaders, observing that it cannot fill a seat even if it gets maximum votes. The Court is hearing a plea seeking NOTA in uncontested elections and has listed the matter for March 17.

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    Kerala High Court Seeks State Reply on Antony Raju’s Plea to Stay Conviction in 30-Year-Old Underwear Evidence Tampering Case Ahead of Elections
    Kerala High Court Seeks State Reply on Antony Raju’s Plea to Stay Conviction in 30-Year-Old Underwear Evidence Tampering Case Ahead of Elections
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    Kerala High Court Seeks State Reply on Antony Raju’s Plea to Stay Conviction in 30-Year-Old Underwear Evidence Tampering Case Ahead of Elections

    The Kerala High Court has asked the State to respond to Antony Raju’s plea seeking suspension of his conviction in the decades-old evidence tampering case. Raju says the conviction could block him from contesting upcoming elections unless it is stayed.

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    Madras High Court Denies Interim Relief to De-Registered Parties; Says ECI’s 6-Year No-Poll Rule Can’t Be Stayed Now
    Madras High Court Denies Interim Relief to De-Registered Parties; Says ECI’s 6-Year No-Poll Rule Can’t Be Stayed Now
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    Madras High Court Denies Interim Relief to De-Registered Political Parties; Says ECI’s 6-Year No-Poll Rule Can’t Be Stayed Now

    The Madras High Court refused to stay the Election Commission of India’s decision to de-register political parties that did not contest elections for six years. The Court said restoring their status at this stage would amount to granting final relief before the case is fully heard.

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    Can Students Vote by Postal Ballot? Supreme Court of India Agrees to Examine Plea Seeking Voting Rights for Students
    Can Students Vote by Postal Ballot? Supreme Court of India Agrees to Examine Plea Seeking Voting Rights for Students
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    Can Students Vote by Postal Ballot? Supreme Court of India Agrees to Examine Plea Seeking Voting Rights for Students

    The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea seeking postal ballot voting for students studying outside their home constituencies. The petition argues that denying students this facility is arbitrary and violates their constitutional right to vote.

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    ‘Election Petitions Can’t Be Guesswork’: Delhi High Court Throws Out Plea Against Manish Sisodia’s 2020 Win
    ‘Election Petitions Can’t Be Guesswork’: Delhi High Court Throws Out Plea Against Manish Sisodia’s 2020 Win
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    ‘Election Petitions Can’t Be Guesswork’: Delhi High Court Throws Out Plea Against Manish Sisodia’s 2020 Win

    The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging Manish Sisodia’s 2020 Patparganj election victory, citing lack of material facts and no valid legal cause. The Court held election challenges cannot be based on vague claims or used for roving inquiries.

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    Delhi High Court Upholds Election Symbols Order on Allotment to Parties & Candidates, Dismisses Constitutionality Plea
    Delhi High Court Upholds Election Symbols Order on Allotment to Parties & Candidates, Dismisses Constitutionality Plea
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    Delhi High Court Upholds Election Symbols Order on Allotment to Parties & Candidates, Dismisses Constitutionality Plea

    Today, On 9th January, The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the constitutional validity of The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968. This order governs the specification, reservation, and allocation of electoral symbols to parties and candidates.

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    Supreme Court Refuses to Hear RJD Candidate Sweta Suman’s Plea After Nomination Rejected Over ‘Fake’ Caste Certificate
    Supreme Court Refuses to Hear RJD Candidate Sweta Suman’s Plea After Nomination Rejected Over ‘Fake’ Caste Certificate
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    Supreme Court Refuses to Hear RJD Candidate Sweta Suman’s Plea After Nomination Rejected Over ‘Fake’ Caste Certificate

    The Supreme Court refused to entertain RJD leader Sweta Suman’s plea challenging the rejection of her nomination from Mohania reserved seat, citing ongoing election process. The Court advised her to “file an election petition” instead.

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    Plea in Bombay High Court Seeks Action Against Raj Thackeray for Alleged Hate Speech & Violence
    Plea in Bombay High Court Seeks Action Against Raj Thackeray for Alleged Hate Speech & Violence
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    Plea in Bombay High Court Seeks Action Against Raj Thackeray for Alleged Hate Speech & Violence

    Uttar Bhartiya Vikas Sena chief Sunil Shukla has moved the Bombay High Court seeking police protection, SIT probe, and action against Raj Thackeray’s MNS for alleged hate speech and threats. The plea follows claims of violence and intimidation against north Indians.

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