The Supreme Court of India set to hear the Bharatiya Janata Party’s appeal against a Calcutta High Court order on advertising. The High Court’s ruling limited the BJP’s promotional activities during the Lok Sabha elections. The appeal addresses concerns over restrictions on the party’s advertising content, which is deemed violative of the Model Code of Conduct.
The Supreme Court set to review a petition about reported voter numbers, raising concerns about potential discrepancies. The NGO Association of Democratic Reforms requested the Election Commission of India to disclose voting numbers and upload scanned copies of Form 17C. Various opposition parties are seeking transparency and accountability from the ECI. Opposition leaders highlighted significant discrepancies.
Today, On 22nd May, The Calcutta High Court nullified OBC certificates issued in West Bengal post-2010. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee vehemently opposes this ruling, asserting that OBC reservation will persist. She criticized the BJP and expressed disapproval over the court’s decision affecting over 5 lakh OBC certificates. The Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal will conclude on June 4.
Today(on 21st May),ECI imposes 24-hour campaign ban on BJP’s Abhijit Gangopadhyay for derogatory comments against Mamata Banerjee, prohibiting campaign activities from 5 PM on May 21. Gangopadhyay, a former Calcutta High Court judge, faces repercussions for his remarks during the Lok Sabha elections.
Today (9th May): The Calcutta High Court allowed Kalyan Chaub, BJP candidate from Manikatala, to withdraw his election petition due to time constraints. This follows criticism from the Supreme Court and uncertainty about holding a by-election. Kalyan challenged the 2021 election results, alleging vote-buying and coercion by the winning Trinamool candidate.
Today (8th May): The Supreme Court reserved judgment on West Bengal’s suit alleging misuse of the CBI by the Centre. The State contends that withdrawing consent for CBI investigations prevents probes in West Bengal. Arguments presented by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta focused on the suit’s maintainability, administrative control, and relief sought, with the Court reserving its verdict.
Today (1st May): The Supreme Court emphasized the misunderstanding of judicial workload by critics who question court vacations. Justices highlighted their dedication, including working on weekends, and the necessity to draft judgments during vacations. The court also addressed the importance of vacations for drafting lengthy judgments and handling heavy caseloads, countering criticism.
Today (30th April): The Supreme Court rejected Debasish Dhar’s plea on his nomination cancellation from Birbhum, stating that intervening would disrupt the ongoing election process. The court dismissed allegations of prejudice against the returning officer, affirming that he acted in good faith. Dhar’s resignation as an IPS officer did not imply the absence of pending dues. Consequently, the case was dismissed as withdrawn.
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