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    Hold Local Bodies Polls by May 31: Supreme Court Extends Deadline for Himachal Pradesh Govt, SEC
    Hold Local Bodies Polls by May 31: Supreme Court Extends Deadline for Himachal Pradesh Govt, SEC
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    Hold Local Bodies Polls by May 31: Supreme Court Extends Deadline for Himachal Pradesh Govt, SEC

    The Supreme Court has extended the Himachal Pradesh local body election deadline from April 30 to May 31, responding to a state petition. The Court modified the High Court’s earlier order to ensure the polls are conducted within the revised timeframe.

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    ‘We See No Reason to Entertain This SLP’: Supreme Court Accepts Rajasthan Govt’s Assurance on Local Body Polls by April
    ‘We See No Reason to Entertain This SLP’: Supreme Court Accepts Rajasthan Govt’s Assurance on Local Body Polls by April
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    ‘We See No Reason to Entertain This SLP’: Supreme Court Accepts Rajasthan Govt’s Assurance on Local Body Polls by April

    The Rajasthan government told the Supreme Court that panchayat and municipal elections will be held by April next year. Accepting the assurance, the Court declined to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court’s order fixing the deadline.

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    Election Commission Cannot Act as a Silent Spectator: Rajasthan High Court Orders Immediate Action to Hold Municipality Polls
    Election Commission Cannot Act as a Silent Spectator: Rajasthan High Court Orders Immediate Action to Hold Municipality Polls
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    Election Commission Cannot Act as a Silent Spectator: Rajasthan High Court Orders Immediate Action to Hold Municipality Polls

    Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Election Commission to take immediate action to conduct overdue municipality elections. The court emphasized that the Election Commission cannot remain a silent spectator, upholding local self-governance and constitutional requirements.

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    After Lawyer “Threatened” Court, Jharkhand High Court Condemns Conduct; Bar Council Chief Steps In
    After Lawyer “Threatened” Court, Jharkhand High Court Condemns Conduct; Bar Council Chief Steps In
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    Jharkhand High Court Raps Govt for Municipal Poll Delay, Contempt Notice to Top IAS Officers

    Jharkhand High Court slammed the state for failing to hold municipal polls despite orders and issued contempt notices to senior IAS officers. The court warned of framing charges for “willful disobedience.”

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