The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL filed by Independent candidate Aakash Goel over electoral finance gaps, misuse of government machinery, voter awareness, and high political spending. The Court held these issues are policy matters and directed him to approach authorities.
Today(on 19th April), The Supreme Court of India intervened to ensure prompt review of voter awareness rally applications amidst widespread Section 144 imposition. This came after activist Aruna Roy’s petition highlighted the blanket Section 144 orders stifling voter education efforts. Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta issued a directive to safeguard democratic processes, mandating a three-day application resolution.
On sunday (17th March): The Election Commission of India disclosed details about electoral bonds, revealing significant financial flows to political parties. The data lacks donor identities, maintaining anonymity in political funding. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling challenges the secrecy of the scheme and advocates for more transparency in political party funding, sparking discussions about regulation.
