SC to name independent observer for Chandigarh mayoral polls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SC to name independent observer for Chandigarh mayoral polls

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would name an independent observer for the Chandigarh mayoral election to be conducted on January 30. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh passed the order without naming the observer and said the entire election process should be conducted in his presence and duly videographed. Punjab advocate general Gurminder Singh, appearing for incumbent mayor Kuldeep Kumar suggested a retired high court judge could be appointed as the independent observer. On January 24, the top court mulled appointing an observer to ensure "free and fair" mayoral elections while indicating that a retired high court judge can be appointed to ensure fairness.

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Kejriwal writes to EC, demands appointment of independent observers in New Delhi constituency
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kejriwal writes to EC, demands appointment of independent observers in New Delhi constituency

The Hindu  

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal has alleged an attack on his party workers ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls and demanded that the Election Commission appoint independent observers in his New Delhi constituency. In the letter, the former Delhi Chief Minister also cited some alleged incidents of attack on AAP workers in his New Delhi constituency. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh …

Phagwara mayoral poll: HC appoints ex-judge as observer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Phagwara mayoral poll: HC appoints ex-judge as observer

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday appointed a former high court judge, justice Harbans Lal, as an independent observer for the Phagwara mayoral polls to be held on February 1. On that day, the newly elected councillors were administered the oath of office, but the ruckus erupted after divisional commissioner Arun Sekhri named AAP councillor from ward 16, …

'Unfortunate': P&H HC On Phagwara Mayoral Polls Not Being Conducted On Time Despite Court Order, Appoints Ex-Judge As Independent Observer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Unfortunate': P&H HC On Phagwara Mayoral Polls Not Being Conducted On Time Despite Court Order, Appoints Ex-Judge As Independent Observer

Live Law  

Observing that it is an unfortunate situation where despite clear and categorical directions, the State-authorities instead of complying with the directions gave rise to a second round of litigation, the Punjab & Haryana High Court appointed a former High Court judge as an independent observer for Punjab's Phagwara Municipal Corporation Elections.On January 24, the Court directed. Observing that it is …

Chandigarh mayoral polls: SC appoints retired Justice Jaishree Thakur as observer
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chandigarh mayoral polls: SC appoints retired Justice Jaishree Thakur as observer

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court has appointed retired Justice Jaishree Thakur of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to independently observe the Chandigarh mayoral election scheduled for January 30. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said, “We deem it appropriate to appoint Justice Jaishree Thakur, former Judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court as the independent observer.” The …

Supreme Court Appoints Retd P&H HC Judge As Independent Observer To Physically Supervise Chandigarh Mayoral Elections On Jan 30
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Appoints Retd P&H HC Judge As Independent Observer To Physically Supervise Chandigarh Mayoral Elections On Jan 30

Live Law  

In a plea filed by Chandigarh Mayor Kuldeep Kumar, the Supreme Court today appointed former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Justice Jaishree Thakur as an Independent Observer to supervise the Chandigarh Mayoral Elections scheduled for January 30. The election proceedings shall take place in the physical presence of the Observer, the Court said.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and …

Chandigarh mayor polls: Supreme Court appoints observer for free & fair process
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chandigarh mayor polls: Supreme Court appoints observer for free & fair process

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday decided to appoint an independent observer to conduct elections for the post of mayor and deputy mayor of the Chandigarh municipal corporation in a free and fair manner. The top court’s directions came in a plea filed by current Mayor Kuldeep Kumar through Advocates Karan Sharma and Vivek Jain. The court issued the direction considering …

Chandigarh Mayor Seeks Mayoral Elections By 'Show Of Hands', Cites Last Year Fiasco; Supreme Court Considers Appointing Independent Observer
2 months ago

Chandigarh Mayor Seeks Mayoral Elections By 'Show Of Hands', Cites Last Year Fiasco; Supreme Court Considers Appointing Independent Observer

Live Law  

Chandigarh Mayor Kuldeep Kumar has approached the Supreme Court praying that the Chandigarh Mayoral Elections scheduled for January 30 be held by 'show of hands' instead of 'secret ballot' to ensure fairness in the process.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh heard the matter today and called for the response of the UT administration on the appointment …

Chandigarh Mayor Election 2025: Supreme Court questions secret ballot method
2 months ago

Chandigarh Mayor Election 2025: Supreme Court questions secret ballot method

India TV News  

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Chandigarh administration regarding a plea challenging the use of secret ballots in the upcoming mayoral election. The plea, filed by current Mayor Kuldeep Kumar, highlights alleged irregularities in the previous mayoral elections and requests that this year’s election not be conducted via secret ballot. Request for High Court judge oversight The …

Chandigarh mayoral elections on January 30
2 months ago

Chandigarh mayoral elections on January 30

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Punjab and Haryana high court directed the Chandigarh administration to reschedule the mayoral elections to a date after January 29, deputy commissioner Nishant Yadav on Tuesday issued a fresh notification, fixing January 30 for the polls to three posts – mayor, senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor. BJP named Harpreet Kaur Babla as their mayoral candidate, …

Hold mayoral polls through show of hands: Chandigarh mayor again writes to Kataria
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hold mayoral polls through show of hands: Chandigarh mayor again writes to Kataria

Hindustan Times  

In a fresh letter to UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, city mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor has once again requested that the upcoming mayoral polls be conducted through a show of hands. On January 3, a delegation from the Aam Aadmi Party, led by mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor, had met deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, urging that the elections be held …

Panchkula: Court summons CEO over plea to add Chandigarh under poll code
6 months ago

Panchkula: Court summons CEO over plea to add Chandigarh under poll code

Hindustan Times  

The local court on Saturday summoned the chief electoral officer of Haryana following a petition seeking inclusion of Chandigarh under the Model code of conduct for the approaching Haryana elections. The court of additional civil judge Jyoti Sandhu has summoned secretary, Haryana government, and chief electoral officer Haryana Pankaj Aggarwal, seeking inclusion of Chandigarh in the area of MCC for …

Delhi High Court Appoints Former SC Judge As 'Observer' For JNUSU Elections
1 year ago

Delhi High Court Appoints Former SC Judge As 'Observer' For JNUSU Elections

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has appointed former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian as an 'observer' to exercise oversight over the activities of the election committee constituted for the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union elections for the 2023-24 academic year. Dealing with a petition filed by a student, Justice Sachin Datta also asked the grievance redressal cell set up …

Chandigarh mayor a no-show, elections of senior deputy mayor, deputy mayor now on March 4
1 year ago

Chandigarh mayor a no-show, elections of senior deputy mayor, deputy mayor now on March 4

Hindustan Times  

The Chandigarh administration was forced to reschedule the elections of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor for March 4 as mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor, who owes allegiance to the Aam Aadmi Party, skipped Tuesday’s meeting called for the conduct of these polls. Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher coming out from the Chandigarh MC House as elections of senior deputy mayor, deputy …

‘BJP, Biggest Political Party, Exposed In Chandigarh Mayor Polls’: AAP Hails SC Verdict
1 year, 1 month ago

‘BJP, Biggest Political Party, Exposed In Chandigarh Mayor Polls’: AAP Hails SC Verdict

ABP News  

After the Supreme Court upheld the validity of AAP candidate Kuldeep Kumar's election as Chandigarh mayor, the Aam Aadmi Party launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, branding it as "corrupt, fraud, and cheat". What would the party be doing where there is no camera and… https://t.co/bwgQ62Mbvn pic.twitter.com/yeAhV3rQNL — ANI February 20, 2024 VIDEO | Here's what Delhi …

Chandigarh Mayor election: The drama and SC’s rebuke for returning officer
1 year, 1 month ago

Chandigarh Mayor election: The drama and SC’s rebuke for returning officer

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered that the ballot papers and video that have been taken into custody by the Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana High Court according to its order, be produced before the apex court on February 20 at 2 pm. BJP's Manoj Sonkar beats AAP-Cong candidate to win post of Chandigarh mayor BJP candidate Manoj Sonkar …

Chandigarh mayoral polls | HC issues notice to Chandigarh administration, Municipal Corporation; denies interim relief
1 year, 1 month ago

Chandigarh mayoral polls | HC issues notice to Chandigarh administration, Municipal Corporation; denies interim relief

The Hindu  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday denied any interim relief on a plea by the Aam Aadmi Party leader seeking fresh mayoral elections for Chandigarh Municipal Corporation but issued notices to the Chandigarh administration and the Municipal Corporation. On Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate, Manoj Sonkar, won the post of mayor by securing 16 votes in the …

Chandigarh mayoral polls: AAP’s Chadha guns for presiding officer, demands repoll
1 year, 1 month ago

Chandigarh mayoral polls: AAP’s Chadha guns for presiding officer, demands repoll

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday called for legal action against presiding officer Anil Masih after he declared eight votes invalid, paving the way for the victory of BJP’s Manoj Sonkar over INDIA bloc candidate Kuldeep Dhalor to be elected as the Chandigarh mayor. In a setback to the AAP and the Congress that had contested …

Congress names observers for poll-bound States
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress names observers for poll-bound States

The Hindu  

Congress leader Randeep Surjewala has been named as senior poll observer for Madhya Pradesh as the party on Monday announced election observers for poll-bound Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram. Former Uttarakhand PCC chief Pritam Singh has been made the senior observer for Chhattisgarh while former Lok Sabha member Meenakshi Natarajan has been made observer. While the Congress is …

CoA appoints observer for Baroda Cricket Association election
5 years, 6 months ago

CoA appoints observer for Baroda Cricket Association election

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators on Tuesday appointed an independent observer, Jai Priye Prakash to oversee the election of the Baroda Cricket Association to be held on September 27. The CoA said the observer, assisted by a legal person, has been appointed to ensure fair and free elections. The CoA has also appointed observers for Rajasthan Cricket Association …

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