Calcutta High Court criticises Election Commission for inaction on TMC complaints
7 months ago

Calcutta High Court criticises Election Commission for inaction on TMC complaints

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The Calcutta High Court on Monday criticised the Election Commission of India for failing to act on the Trinamool Congress’ complaints against the Bharatiya Janata Party’s allegedly slanderous Judge's remarks Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya, who presided over the case, noted that the BJP’s Legal blow to BJP's campaign The court found that the BJP's Petitioners' arguments The petitioners’ counsel argued that the ECI and newspaper responses The ECI’s counsel argued that the matter was under judicial consideration and suggested that an election petition would be a more appropriate remedy than an injunction. Meanwhile, the counsel for the newspaper that published the ads contended that similar Implications This ruling underscored the judiciary's role in upholding electoral integrity and the importance of timely action by the Election Commission to address complaints of misconduct. The injunction against the BJP ads aims to ensure a fair and untainted election process, reflecting the court's commitment to protecting democratic principles. Also read | Congress will snatch properties and hand it over to those involved in 'Vote Jihad': PM Modi at Jhargram rally

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'Lie': TMC rejects EC's claim of disposing of complaint within 20 hours
1 month, 1 week ago

'Lie': TMC rejects EC's claim of disposing of complaint within 20 hours

Hindustan Times  

The Trinamool Congress on Monday refuted the Election Commission's claim that it acted within 20 hours on the former's complaint against West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar. The EC on Monday rejected allegations made by the TMC of delay or inaction on its complaints, saying it acted within 20 hours of receiving the party's complaints on by-polls. The EC also …

Trinamool MPs file complaint against Bengal BJP chief's comments on police
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trinamool MPs file complaint against Bengal BJP chief's comments on police

India Today  

The Trinamool Congress filed a complaint with the Election Commission against West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar's alleged comments on the police. The party urged the poll panel to issue directions to BJP leaders to desist from "making unverified, defamatory and inflammatory statements" against the West Bengal Police and the TMC. It also said that the Election Commission should penalise …

Trinamool moves ECI against State BJP president, misuse of Central forces
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trinamool moves ECI against State BJP president, misuse of Central forces

The Hindu  

The Trinamool Congress on Saturday submitted two complaints to the Election Commission of India, one alleging misuse of Central forces by the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership and another directed at State BJP president Sukanata Majumdar. Most BJP leaders in the State are provided security cover by Central forces and the Trinamool leaders have been alleging that the forces deployed with …

SC criticises disparaging BJP ads against TMC, refuses to interfere with HC order
6 months, 3 weeks ago

SC criticises disparaging BJP ads against TMC, refuses to interfere with HC order

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday sharply criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party for issuing “We have seen the The bench was emphatic that political parties should adhere to the highest standards of integrity and conduct during the electoral process. He added the high court issued an ex-parte mandatory injunction at an interim stage without considering the BJP’s side although the Election …

TMC complaints EC against Bengal Governor for wearing BJP logo at Kolkata event amid MCC
7 months ago

TMC complaints EC against Bengal Governor for wearing BJP logo at Kolkata event amid MCC

India TV News  

"The conduct of the Hon'ble Governor is not only undemocratic and violative of the constitutional values attached to his office but also impairs free and fair elections in the state," asserts the All India Trinamool Congress party as they registered a complaint against West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on charges of allegedly canvassing for the Bharatiya Janata Party at …

Calcutta High Court restrains BJP from publishing derogatory ads about Trinamool Congress
7 months ago

Calcutta High Court restrains BJP from publishing derogatory ads about Trinamool Congress

The Hindu  

The Calcutta High Court on May 20 issued an injunction restraining the Bharatiya Janata Party from publishing The court, in an injunction order, also restrained the BJP from publishing A single bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya restrained the BJP from publishing The court observed that a perusal of the newspaper It also criticised the Election Commission for not addressing the …

[Lok Sabha Elections] Calcutta High Court Restrains BJP From Running Advertisements Against TMC Which Violated Model Code Of Conduct, Slams ECI For Inaction
7 months ago

[Lok Sabha Elections] Calcutta High Court Restrains BJP From Running Advertisements Against TMC Which Violated Model Code Of Conduct, Slams ECI For Inaction

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday restrained the Bharatiya Janata Party from running The Calcutta High Court on Monday restrained the Bharatiya Janata Party from running A single bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya upon going through the Remedy sought before the writ court cannot be granted by the ECI. Counsel argued that the Counsel for the ECI stated that the …

TMC writes to EC over poll code violation, says 'MCC is now Modi Code of Conduct'
7 months, 1 week ago

TMC writes to EC over poll code violation, says 'MCC is now Modi Code of Conduct'

India TV News  

The Trinamool Congress on Tuesday submitted a letter to the Election Commission of India in Delhi, alleging violation of the Model Code of Conducts by the BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After submitting the letter to the poll panel, the TMC's Rajya Sabha MPs Saket Gokhale and Sagarika Ghose expressed dismay over the "inaction" of the EC against …

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against PM Modi for Alleged Hate Speeches
7 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against PM Modi for Alleged Hate Speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A recent ruling by the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition urging the Election Commission of India to take action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for purportedly delivering divisive speeches during the Lok Sabha election campaign, allegedly breaching the Model Code of Conduct. Justice Sachin Datta deemed the plea lacking in substance, affirming that the ECI retains the …

Election Commission issues two notices to TD
8 months ago

Election Commission issues two notices to TD

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Election Commission of India has issued notices to Telugu Desam Party and its general secretary Varla Ramaiah regarding the morphing of Chief Minister Y.S. On April 14, YSRC MLA Malladi Vishnu complained to the Election Commission about falsehoods, lies and malicious propaganda on TD’s official social media, Twitter and TD's official website, providing proof and evidence. Chief electoral officer …

TMC, BJP Spar As Derek O'Brien-Led Delegation Detained For Protest Outside EC Office In Delhi. Top Points
8 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC, BJP Spar As Derek O'Brien-Led Delegation Detained For Protest Outside EC Office In Delhi. Top Points

ABP News  

TMC Leaders Detained: The Delhi Police on Monday detained a delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders while they were on a dharna outside the Election Commission's office in the national capital, demanding that the chiefs of the CBI, NIA, ED, and Income Tax Department be changed. The BJP called the protest a "poll gimmick" and alleged that the TMC was making …

Cong: Have papers to prove BJP took 40% commission in 2023
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Cong: Have papers to prove BJP took 40% commission in 2023

Hindustan Times  

Day after a special court issued summons to Congress leaders in connection with a defamation case, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee on Friday alleged that they have the required documents to prove the accusations. Special court of people’s representatives in Bengaluru has issued summons to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, chief minister Siddaramaiah, and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar in connection with …

TMC demands Supreme Court-monitored election after EC orders removal of West Bengal DGP
9 months ago

TMC demands Supreme Court-monitored election after EC orders removal of West Bengal DGP

India TV News  

Lok Sabha election 2024: A day after the Election Commission of India directed the removal of West Bengal DGP, the Trinamool Congress on Tuesday demanded that the upcoming Lok Sabha elections should be a Supreme Court-monitored election. 'Want Supreme Court-monitored Election' "BJP's filthy tricks destroying institutions like Election Commission of India. EC removes Bengal DGP The Election Commission of India …

Calcutta High Court protecting BJP leaders, claims Abhishek Banerjee; party responds
1 year, 5 months ago

Calcutta High Court protecting BJP leaders, claims Abhishek Banerjee; party responds

India Today  

Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has accused the Calcutta High Court of granting protection to Bharatiya Janata Party leaders. This allegation is in cognisance with the high court's order to not take any coercive action against BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari. The ones who should be arrested, are being protected by the high court,” said Abhishek Banerjee, adding, “The 14 …

’Contempt of court’: TMC MP Abhishek takes a dig at CBI’s hand-delivered summon
1 year, 8 months ago

’Contempt of court’: TMC MP Abhishek takes a dig at CBI’s hand-delivered summon

Live Mint  

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has ben summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the West Bengal Teacher Recruitment Scam case, only hours after the Supreme court of India stayed an Calcutta High Court order regarding the investigative agencies, CBI and Enforcement Directorate questioning the TMC leader. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S …

'Complete Distortion Of Law & Order': BJP Moves Calcutta High Court Alleging Large Scale Violence During Elections In Contai Municipality
2 years, 9 months ago

'Complete Distortion Of Law & Order': BJP Moves Calcutta High Court Alleging Large Scale Violence During Elections In Contai Municipality

Live Law  

An advocate representing the Bharatiya Janata Party mentioned before the Calcutta High Court on Monday that a Public Interest Litigation has been filed alleging large scale violence in the recently concluded Contai Municipality elections. Opining that the State Election Commissioner will be personally liable if violence takes place, the Court had further ruled, "If the Commissioner, State Election Commission takes …

Calcutta High Court Reserves Judgment In Plea Filed By BJP Leader To Hold Municipal Polls In State In One Phase
3 years ago

Calcutta High Court Reserves Judgment In Plea Filed By BJP Leader To Hold Municipal Polls In State In One Phase

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Friday reserved judgment in the plea moved by BJP Sate vice-president Pratap Banerjee seeking direction to the West Bengal government and the State Election Commission to hold municipal polls in the State in one phase.A Bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajarshi Bhardwaj had earlier sought response from the State government. It was …

Calcutta High Court Seeks State Gov's Response By Dec 6 On Time Period It Would Take To Notify Elections To Remaining Municipal Bodies Apart From Kolkata Municipal Corporation
3 years ago

Calcutta High Court Seeks State Gov's Response By Dec 6 On Time Period It Would Take To Notify Elections To Remaining Municipal Bodies Apart From Kolkata Municipal Corporation

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday heard extensive arguments while adjudicating upon a petition moved by BJP Sate vice-president Pratap Banerjee seeking direction to the West Bengal government and the State Election Commission to hold municipal polls in the State in one phase. The Bench further sought response from the State government stipulating the time period within which the State …

Merely Because ECI Office Is In Delhi, Delhi High Court Will Not Have Jurisdiction : Election Commission
3 years, 4 months ago

Merely Because ECI Office Is In Delhi, Delhi High Court Will Not Have Jurisdiction : Election Commission

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has granted time to the Election Commission of India to file its reply in a petition seeking action against such candidates who violated the masking policy during election campaigns amid Covid-19.The Commission has claimed that the High Court does not have territorial jurisdiction to adjudicate on the plea and in any case, the matter has become …

Bengal post-poll violence: BJP welcomes HC verdict; transgression of state's rights, says TMC
3 years, 4 months ago

Bengal post-poll violence: BJP welcomes HC verdict; transgression of state's rights, says TMC

India Today  

In a setback to the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered a CBI probe into murder and rape cases in alleged post-poll violence in the state. I'm sure state govt will judge the situation&take a decision to appeal to a higher court if necessary:Saugata Roy, TMC pic.twitter.com/oHdTO9PEWF — ANI August 19, 2021 The …

'Media Should Not Report Judges' Oral Comments' : Election Commission Moves Madras High Court Over "Murder Charges" Remarks
3 years, 7 months ago

'Media Should Not Report Judges' Oral Comments' : Election Commission Moves Madras High Court Over "Murder Charges" Remarks

Live Law  

In the wake of the Madras High Court's oral observations against the Election Commission of India charging it as being singularly responsible for the second wave of COVID-19, the EC has moved the High Court praying that directions be issued to media houses to confine their reports to observations recorded in orders or judgments and to refrain from reporting on …

Image tarnished: EC moves Madras HC over court's blame for Covid-19 second wave in India
3 years, 7 months ago

Image tarnished: EC moves Madras HC over court's blame for Covid-19 second wave in India

India Today  

The Election Commission of India has moved the Madras High Court against the earlier comments made by the court in which it said that the ECI should face murder charges and be held responsible for the second wave of Covid-19. ECI in its plea before the Madras High Court has said that media must not report oral observations and comments …

EC is malfunctioning, its state of affairs deplorable and actions illegal: TMC alleges in letter to poll panel
3 years, 8 months ago

EC is malfunctioning, its state of affairs deplorable and actions illegal: TMC alleges in letter to poll panel

India Today  

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Election Commission of India alleging that the poll panel is "malfunctioning" and its state of affairs is "deplorable". In a two-page letter, the TMC accused the Election Commission of having a partisan approach while acting on complaints filed by the TMC and the Bharatiya Janata Party. The letter added that …

EC gives Mamata Banerjee 48 hours to explain her appeal asking Muslims not to split their votes
3 years, 8 months ago

EC gives Mamata Banerjee 48 hours to explain her appeal asking Muslims not to split their votes

India Today  

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday asked Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee to explain her stand on her alleged appeal for votes on communal lines. Addressing an election rally in Tarakeshwar, Hooghly on April 3, Mamata Banerjee urged the minorities "with folded hands" to not divide their votes after listening to the BJP. TMC ATTACKS EC OVER NOTICE Meanwhile, …

PM Modi's Bangladesh visit during Bengal polls violates of model code: TMC lodges complaint with EC
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi's Bangladesh visit during Bengal polls violates of model code: TMC lodges complaint with EC

India Today  

The Trinamool Congress has registered a formal complaint with the Election Commission against PM Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Bangladesh saying it violates the Model Code of Conduct. Earlier, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee had slammed PM Modi over the timing of his Bangladesh visit and said the trip was aimed at the assembly polls in Bengal. TMC has said in …

EC slams TMC, says its letter is full of insinuations, undermines foundations of Constitution
3 years, 9 months ago

EC slams TMC, says its letter is full of insinuations, undermines foundations of Constitution

India Today  

The Election Commission of India on Thursday slammed the Trinamool Congress saying its letter to it is "full of insinuations and averments" and that it "undermines the very foundation of the Constitution". In the memorandum to the Election Commission, the Trinamool Congress said the Commission should take the responsibility for the "attack" on Mamata Banerjee because it had recently ordered …

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