The Supreme Court Today (July 15) dismissed a plea seeking to cancel AIMIM’s political status. However, it allowed the petitioner to raise wider concerns about religion-based politics.
Today, On 13th December, the Supreme Court rejected a PIL regarding voting rights for expatriate citizens, stating it lacked jurisdiction to compel Parliament. Petitioner Savya Sachi Krishnan Nigam highlighted a stalled Election Commission proposal from 2020. The court permitted him to withdraw the petition, suggesting alternative forums for the issue.
A government “by the people and of the people” should naturally provide ideal governance “for the people.” However, this is often far from reality. A fundamental issue with democracy is that voters do not always make rational or fully informed decisions. Political decision-making tends to be influenced by preconceived notions and a preference for instant gratification, which keeps many democracies focused on short-term growth. Consequently, the distribution of freebies undermines the integrity of elections, while negative campaigning by candidates significantly impacts voters’ perceptions and choices.
Today, On 3rd June, A petition submitted to the High Court, urging the Election Commission to implement measures preventing political parties and candidates from soliciting votes based on religious or linguistic appeals. The petition argues that such corrupt practices undermine the secular nature of the electoral process and violate constitutional principles. A petition submitted to the High Court urges the Election Commission to stop political parties from seeking votes based on religious or linguistic appeals. The petition calls for an independent commission to oversee the enforcement of a 2017 Supreme Court judgment prohibiting such practices. The Madras High Court issued a notice to the Election Commission and scheduled a further hearing.
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