Supreme Court says no fresh elections. What happens next in Chandigarh mayoral polls?
10 months ago

Supreme Court says no fresh elections. What happens next in Chandigarh mayoral polls?

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court said on February 19 that the results of the controversial Chandigarh Mayoral election will be declared on the basis of the existing ballot papers instead of a fresh election. Thus eight "defaced" ballot papers which are at the heart of the controversy around last month's Chandigarh Mayoral Election leading to a political and legal fight between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party have to be produced in the Supreme Court February 20. Even as the saffron party was shot of majority on the original poll day on January 30, but three AAP councilors - Poonam Devi, Neha, and Gurcharan Kala - joining the BJP on the day of SC hearing on February 19 gave BJP hopes. The Controversy The AAP leader Kuldeep Kumar, who lost the January 30 Mayoral Election, had approached the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the High Court to list his petition after three weeks.

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3 weeks after deferral, no news on new Panchkula MC polls date
4 weeks, 1 day ago

3 weeks after deferral, no news on new Panchkula MC polls date

Hindustan Times  

The election for the posts of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor in Panchkula remains in limbo, three weeks after it was postponed. The delay has sparked political tensions, with accusations from the Congress that the BJP deliberately postponed the election to avoid an unfavourable outcome. The election was supposed to take place with all 20 municipal councillors present, including …

Punjab Panchayat Elections| Supreme Court Directs Election Tribunal To Decide Election Petitions In 6 Months
1 month, 1 week ago

Punjab Panchayat Elections| Supreme Court Directs Election Tribunal To Decide Election Petitions In 6 Months

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today while refusing to interfere in pleas alleging irregularities in Punjab Gram Panchayat elections, directed the Election Tribunal to decide upon the election petitions within 6 months. However, the stay was vacated later by the High Court bench of Justices Sureshwar Thakur and Sudeepti Sharma observing that that there is complete bar on invocation of writ jurisdiction …

Supreme Court stays proceedings on election petition against AAP's Durgesh Pathak
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court stays proceedings on election petition against AAP's Durgesh Pathak

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a notice on a plea filed by Aam Aadmi Party leader Durgesh Pathak, in which he sought quashing of an election petition that challenged his victory in the 2022 Delhi Assembly bypoll. Providing relief to the AAP MLA from Delhi's Rajinder Nagar, the court also, in the interim, stayed further proceedings in the election …

State Election Commission Cannot Cancel Pending Election, Any Irregularity Can Be Decided Only By Tribunal: Punjab & Haryana High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

State Election Commission Cannot Cancel Pending Election, Any Irregularity Can Be Decided Only By Tribunal: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said the State Election Commission cannot cancel pending elections and any irregularities alleged during the progress of the election process can be adjudicated only by the Tribunal.The observation was made while quashing the order passed by Punjab Election Commission to cancel Panchayat Election for village Chak Haraj of Punjab's Ferozepur. The Punjab & …

Delhi mayoral elections set for April 26: Officials
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi mayoral elections set for April 26: Officials

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Wednesday announced that this year’s mayoral polls will be held on April 26, with the post reserved for a Scheduled Caste candidate in this election cycle. Read here: Delhi mayor seeks early ruling on aldermen The mayoral elections are an annual exercise, held in first meeting of the civic body’s yearly cycle which starts …

SC to hear contempt case against Chandigarh mayoral poll officer Masih in July
8 months, 2 weeks ago

SC to hear contempt case against Chandigarh mayoral poll officer Masih in July

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to take up in July a case of alleged contempt against Chandigarh mayor poll returning officer Anil Masih who was accused by the court of defacing ballots after the officer filed a fresh affidavit tendering unconditional apology for his action. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appearing for Masih told the court that the …

Two Chandigarh councillors return to AAP within weeks of joining BJP
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Two Chandigarh councillors return to AAP within weeks of joining BJP

India TV News  

Two Chandigarh municipal councillors on Saturday rejoined the Aam Aadmi Party weeks after switching to the Bhartiya Janta Party. The development came days after the Congress-AAP alliance lost elections to the posts of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. Now, that Kumari and Musabat have returned to the AAP, the party's strength in the 35-member …

Chandigarh mayor a no-show, elections of senior deputy mayor, deputy mayor now on March 4
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Supreme Court verdict on Chandigarh mayoral poll saved democracy, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
10 months ago

Supreme Court verdict on Chandigarh mayoral poll saved democracy, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Speaking in the Delhi Assembly on Wednesday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal slammed the BJP over the Supreme Court overturning the outcome of the Chandigarh mayoral poll. On Tuesday, a bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud overturned the result of the Chandigarh mayoral poll in which the BJP candidate had emerged an unlikely winner, and declared the AAP-Congress …

Arvind Kejriwal likens CJI DY Chandrachud to Lord Krishna on Chandigarh mayor election order | VIDEO
10 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal likens CJI DY Chandrachud to Lord Krishna on Chandigarh mayor election order | VIDEO

India TV News  

Arvind Kejriwal on Chandigarh mayoral poll result: While speaking in the Delhi Assembly today, Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Supreme Court overturning the outcome of the Chandigarh mayoral poll. "It seemed as though god were speaking through the CJI," Kejriwal said, hailing the Supreme Court that declared defeated AAP-Congress …

'Snatched victory from BJP': Arvind Kejriwal thanks SC for Chandigarh verdict
10 months ago

'Snatched victory from BJP': Arvind Kejriwal thanks SC for Chandigarh verdict

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court order on Chandigarh mayor elections, which declared the party's candidate Kuldeep Kumar as the winner. #ChandigarhMayorPolls," Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal posted on X after the apex court bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had ordered the recount of eight ballots declared as ‘invalid’ by returning officer …

‘BJP can be defeated if INDIA is united’: New Chandigarh mayor after SC declares him winner
10 months ago

‘BJP can be defeated if INDIA is united’: New Chandigarh mayor after SC declares him winner

Hindustan Times  

AAP's Kuldeep Kumar, declared new Chandigarh mayor by the Supreme Court, hailed the apex court, and said that the result shows that the BJP can be defeated if the opposition INDIA bloc is united. AAP's Chandigarh mayor candidate Kuldeep Kumar “I would like to thank the Supreme Court. This shows that the BJP is not unbeatable and we can defeat …

‘A little entertainment…’: SC rules AAP candidate as winner of Chandigarh polls
10 months ago

‘A little entertainment…’: SC rules AAP candidate as winner of Chandigarh polls

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday ruled that Aam Aadmi Party candidate Kuldeep Kumar is the validly elected candidate for the post of Mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. The Supreme Court said “counting the 8 votes for the petitioner will make him have 20 votes”, making Kuldeep Kumar the winner of the Chandigarh mayoral polls. Here are 10 things …

After SC's verdict, what next for Chandigarh poll official Anil Masih?
10 months ago

After SC's verdict, what next for Chandigarh poll official Anil Masih?

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that in the Chandigarh mayoral polls, the presiding officer intentionally attempted to deface eight ballot papers. The top court instructed the Registrar Judicial to issue a notice to Anil Masih for perjury proceedings due to the false statement made before the Court. The Supreme Court has directed Returning Officer Anil Masih to remain present …

Chandigarh mayor polls: What Supreme Court said in its verdict?
10 months ago

Chandigarh mayor polls: What Supreme Court said in its verdict?

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned the results of the Chandigarh mayoral polls, declaring the AAP-Congress candidate as the winner instead of the previously declared BJP candidate. The Supreme Court, while hearing a petition on allegations of vote tampering in the Chandigarh mayoral polls, said that the eight 'defaced' votes should be considered valid. The Supreme Court declared those votes …

Chandigarh mayoral election: Supreme Court says count 8 rejected ballots as well
10 months ago

Chandigarh mayoral election: Supreme Court says count 8 rejected ballots as well

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court has directed recounting in the Chandigarh Mayor election with the eight ballots that were “invalidated”, triggering controversy. The Supreme Court also came down heavily on Returning Officer Anil Masih, who had conducted the Chandigarh Mayor election and is accused of tampering with the ballots. The Supreme Court also observed that Anil Masih puts a single line on …

Chandigarh: SC to examine ballot papers, videos of counting process today
10 months ago

Chandigarh: SC to examine ballot papers, videos of counting process today

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India will examine the ballot papers of Chandigarh mayoral polls and video recording of the counting process on Tuesday after raising deep concerns over horse trading and dismissing fresh polls. The Bharatiya Janata Party won the Chandigarh mayoral polls on January 30 defeating the AAP-Congress alliance candidate after the returning officer declared invalid eight votes of …

Supreme Court orders recount of Chandigarh Mayor polls, says 8 'marked' invalidated votes to be counted
10 months ago

Supreme Court orders recount of Chandigarh Mayor polls, says 8 'marked' invalidated votes to be counted

India TV News  

In a big win for Aam Aadmi Party, the Supreme Court on Tuesday took into note that all invalidated eight ballots have votes cast in favour of the AAP Mayor Candidate Kuldeep Kumar. Pulling up Returning Officer Anil Masih, CJI showed the ballots to the lawyers and observed that all eight had received the stamp for Kuldeep Kumar, AAP’s councillor, …

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

Horse Trading A Serious Issue, Officer Must be Prosecuted: SC on Chandigarh Vote-Count Row
10 months, 1 week ago

Horse Trading A Serious Issue, Officer Must be Prosecuted: SC on Chandigarh Vote-Count Row

News 18  

In a big development in the Chandigarh vote-count row, the Supreme Court on Monday sought ballot papers used in the January 30 Chandigarh mayoral polls, allegedly rigged by returning officer Anil Masih and ruled that he should be ‘prosecuted’. The three Aam Aadmi Party Chandigarh councillors — Punam Devi, Neha Musawat and Gurcharan Kala — joined the BJP in the …

Chandigarh Mayoral poll fiasco: Ballots not sealed after poll, Masih first took them to mayor’s office, says Oppn
10 months, 1 week ago

Chandigarh Mayoral poll fiasco: Ballots not sealed after poll, Masih first took them to mayor’s office, says Oppn

Hindustan Times  

In a fresh development in the mayoral poll fiasco, official election videography has revealed that presiding officer Anil Masih disappeared into the mayor’s office with the ballot papers soon after the declaring the result, instead of sealing the record in the assembly hall. The official video, which is available with HT, reveals that soon after Masih announced the results and …

AAP-Congress challenge election of senior deputy mayor, deputy mayor
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AAP-Congress challenge election of senior deputy mayor, deputy mayor

Hindustan Times  

Amid the controversy surrounding the election of the Chandigarh mayor, the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress on Tuesday moved the Punjab and Haryana high court, challenging the election of the senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor as well. BJP’s Kuljeet Sandhu and Rajinder Sharma were declared senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor respectively by 16-0 votes after AAP and …

Mayor Poll was Murder of Democracy: CJI
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mayor Poll was Murder of Democracy: CJI

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court, on Monday, condemned the defacement of ballot papers during the recent Chandigarh mayoral polls, calling it "the murder" and "mockery of democracy." After watching the video of the poll proceedings, CJI Chandrachud told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, “It is obvious that he has defaced the ballot papers, he needs to be prosecuted. The great stabilising …

‘A murder of democracy... a mockery of purity of elections’: Supreme Court remarks on conduct of Chandigarh mayoral polls
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘A murder of democracy... a mockery of purity of elections’: Supreme Court remarks on conduct of Chandigarh mayoral polls

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court gave the BJP victory at Chandigarh mayoral elections a jolt, threatening to order fresh elections after a video played in the open courtroom on Monday showed the Returning Officer “obviously defacing” ballot papers, while taking stealthy glances at the camera overhead like a “fugitive”. The Supreme Court directed the sequestration of the entire records of the mayoral …

Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Congress Failed In Role As Oppn For 10 Years, PM Modi Says
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Congress Failed In Role As Oppn For 10 Years, PM Modi Says

ABP News  

Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Breaking News Live: Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world. Jharkhand Trust Vote on Monday: JMM-Led Alliance Confident of Victory Ranchi, 5th February 2023: The MLAs of Jharkhand's JMM-led alliance expressed confidence in winning the trust vote scheduled for Monday, following their return to Ranchi from …

Chandigarh Mayor polls: Supreme Court slams returning officer, CJI says he needs to be prosecuted
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Chandigarh Mayor polls: Supreme Court slams returning officer, CJI says he needs to be prosecuted

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the Returning Officer of the who held the Chandigarh Mayor elections and said in stringent words that “it is obvious he has defaced the ballot papers”. The top court took a note of the video recording of the elections and termed the Returning Officer’s act as “murder of democracy” stating that …

Chandigarh mayoral polls: SC to hear AAP councillor's plea for urgent hearing on Feb 5
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Chandigarh mayoral polls: SC to hear AAP councillor's plea for urgent hearing on Feb 5

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday an Aam Aadmi Party councillor's plea challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that refused to grant interim relief to the party seeking fresh mayoral polls in Chandigarh. The victory came as a setback to the Congress-AAP alliance that alleged tampering with ballot papers by the Presiding Officer and sought …

Chandigarh mayoral polls: Congress demands action against presiding officer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chandigarh mayoral polls: Congress demands action against presiding officer

Hindustan Times  

The local units of the Congress party and its youth wing staged a protest outside Congress Bhawan on Friday, demanding action against the presiding officer during the Chandigarh mayoral elections on January 30. Accusing the presiding officer, Anil Masih, a BJP officer-bearer, of tampering with ballot papers during the election that led to invalidation of eight votes, the protesters held …

AAP moves Supreme Court over Chandigarh mayor polls
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AAP moves Supreme Court over Chandigarh mayor polls

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party councillor Kuldeep Dhalor, who lost Tuesday’s Chandigarh mayoral election, moved the Supreme Court on Thursday against Punjab and Haryana high court’s refusal to grant an immediate stay on election result in which Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Manoj Sonkar was declared the mayor. Aam Aadmi Party councillor Kuldeep Dhalor, who was AAP’s candidate for the post of mayor, …

Chandigarh mayoral election raises concerns about Indian democracy and upcoming national elections.
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chandigarh mayoral election raises concerns about Indian democracy and upcoming national elections.

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 31, 2024 21:39 IST - 5 MINS READ The BJP’s audacious power grab in the Chandigarh mayoral election held on January 30, shrouded in allegations of manipulation and foul play, has cast a long shadow over Indian democracy, raising chilling questions about the upcoming 2024 national elections. Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal said …

Chandigarh mayoral polls | HC issues notice to Chandigarh administration, Municipal Corporation; denies interim relief
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Rahul Gandhi on Chandigarh mayor polls row: ‘Beyond imagination what BJP will do to…’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi on Chandigarh mayor polls row: ‘Beyond imagination what BJP will do to…’

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Jananta Party over the contentious Chandigarh mayoral election results as he drew a parallel between Tuesday's events and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi by Nathuram Godse on this day 76 years back. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the Chandigarh mayoral polls. Rahul …

Chandigarh mayoral polls: Presiding officer reacts to AAP's 'defaced ballot papers' charge
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chandigarh mayoral polls: Presiding officer reacts to AAP's 'defaced ballot papers' charge

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh: Anil Masih, the presiding officer for the Chandigarh mayoral elections, claimed on Tuesday that the councillors of the Aam Aadmi Party-Congress alliance tore up the ballot papers after he declared the results. The Bharatiya Janata Party's mayoral candidate won the election despite the alliance having more support in the council, after the presiding officer declared eight votes "invalid". BJP …

Chandigarh mayoral polls: AAP’s Chadha guns for presiding officer, demands repoll
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Chandigarh Mayoral Polls: Delhi CM warns of 'US-like riots' if BJP loses
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chandigarh Mayoral Polls: Delhi CM warns of 'US-like riots' if BJP loses

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh Mayoral Polls Highlights: The first round of polling for the Chandigarh municipal corporation has concluded and BJP councillor Manoj Sonkar has been elected as the new mayor. Congress and AAP councillors walked out of the assembly halls in a show of protest as the second round of polling for the senior deputy and deputy mayor posts started. Originally scheduled …

Afternoon briefing: Congress vs BJP over Chandigarh polls; SC to hear Bilkis Bano case convicts' pleas; all latest news
11 months, 1 week ago

Afternoon briefing: Congress vs BJP over Chandigarh polls; SC to hear Bilkis Bano case convicts' pleas; all latest news

Hindustan Times  

The Congress party has leveled serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party, asserting that the postponement of the Chandigarh mayoral elections is a consequence of the BJP's unsuccessful "Operation Lotus." More news on Chandigarh mayoral polls Chandigarh mayoral polls today: Advantage AAP-Congress as BJP bets on defection Three out of the 11 men convicted for the gang rape of Bilkis …

Chandigarh mayoral polls: It is BJP vs Congress-AAP
11 months, 1 week ago

Chandigarh mayoral polls: It is BJP vs Congress-AAP

The Hindu  

The Chandigarh mayoral polls will take place on Thursday with both the BJP and the Congress-AAP alliance claiming they are set to win the election. The mayoral polls this time assume significance as the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party -- both INDIA bloc members -- have joined hands to contest the elections to oust the BJP from the chair …

Fresh mayoral polls on April 26; AAP, BJP keep their cards close to chest
1 year, 8 months ago

Fresh mayoral polls on April 26; AAP, BJP keep their cards close to chest

The Hindu  

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Wednesday issued an official notification stating that elections to the posts of Mayor and Deputy Mayor will be held on April 26. The tenure of Mayor Shelly Oberoi and Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal, both from the Aam Aadmi Party, ended on March 31, but they will continue to hold office till the fresh …

BJP vs AAP: Delhi HC Stays Re-election for Members of MCD Standing Committee, Sends Notice to Mayor
1 year, 10 months ago

BJP vs AAP: Delhi HC Stays Re-election for Members of MCD Standing Committee, Sends Notice to Mayor

News 18  

In a major setback for Aam Aadmi Party, the Delhi High Court on Saturday stayed the re-election for six members of the Standing Committee of MCD which was scheduled for February 27. The court was hearing a petition by two BJP councillors, Shikha Roy and Kamaljeet Sehrawat, against Mayor Shelly Oberoi’s decision to declare one vote invalid during the election …

MCD Polls: Supreme Court Issues Notice Over Delhi Mayoral Elections, Seeks LG's Response
1 year, 10 months ago

MCD Polls: Supreme Court Issues Notice Over Delhi Mayoral Elections, Seeks LG's Response

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice regarding holding time-bound elections for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, seeking Lieutenant Governor VK Saksena’s response in the matter. The petition was moved after three failed attempts to elect the mayor and deputy mayor of Delhi over three sessions of the Delhi Assembly amid a massive showdown between the ruling AAP and …

Allahabad High Court Restrains State Election Commission From Issuing ULB Polls Notification Till December 20
2 years ago

Allahabad High Court Restrains State Election Commission From Issuing ULB Polls Notification Till December 20

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court today further restrained the State Election Commission from issuing Urban Local Bodies' election notification till December 20. The order was made after the UP Government sought a further 3 days' time to file its reply to the query raised by the Allahabad High Court on Monday. Essentially, on Monday, the High Court had asked the UP …

'Infructuous, Election Is In 3 Days': Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Stay MCD Elections
2 years ago

'Infructuous, Election Is In 3 Days': Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Stay MCD Elections

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed, the plea challenging order of the Delhi High Court refusing to stay the Municipal Corporation of Delhi elections, which are scheduled to be held on December 4, as infructuous. However, the High Court had issued notice in three pleas filed by National Youth Party, one Sanjay Gupta and a resident welfare association challenging the …

Calcutta HC rejects BJP's petition to stay counting of votes for Contai municipal polls
2 years, 9 months ago

Calcutta HC rejects BJP's petition to stay counting of votes for Contai municipal polls

India Today  

The Calcutta High Court, on Tuesday, rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party's petition for a stay on the counting of votes polled in the Contai Municipal Corporation elections in West Bengal. The BJP had moved the high court on Monday and had asked for an urgent listing of the matter before a bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajarshi …

Supreme Court refuses to stay counting of votes for UP panchayat polls
3 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to stay counting of votes for UP panchayat polls

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Saturday refused to stay the counting of votes for panchayat polls in Uttar Pradesh scheduled for Sunday. In a special urgent hearing on a court holiday, a bench comprising Justices A M Khanwilkar and Hrishikesh Roy passed the order after taking note of several notifications and assurances of the UP State Election Commission that COVID-19 protocols …

UP Panchayat Polls: Supreme Court Rejects Pleas Challenging High Court's Order Directing 2015 To Be Taken As Base Year For Reserving Seats
3 years, 8 months ago

UP Panchayat Polls: Supreme Court Rejects Pleas Challenging High Court's Order Directing 2015 To Be Taken As Base Year For Reserving Seats

Live Law  

Supreme Court has on Friday refused to entertain a batch of pleas filed challenging the Allahabad High Court's order dated 15th March that directed State of UP to take 2015 as base year instead of 1995 for reserving seats in upcoming UP panchayat polls, and hold elections by May 25th.A three-judge Bench of CJI Bobde, Justice Bopanna and Justice Ramasubramanian …

UP Panchayat Polls: Plea Before Supreme Court Challenges High Court's Order Directing 2015 To Be Taken As Base Year For Reserving Seats
3 years, 9 months ago

UP Panchayat Polls: Plea Before Supreme Court Challenges High Court's Order Directing 2015 To Be Taken As Base Year For Reserving Seats

Live Law  

A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the Allahabad High Court's order dated 15th March that directed State of UP to take 2015 as base year instead of 1995 for reserving seats in upcoming UP panchayat polls, and hold elections by May 25th. The High Court had quashed an order issued by the Uttar Pradesh government dated …

'Election Process Can't Be Interfered With' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Consecutive Reservation Of Panchayat President Posts In Kerala
4 years ago

'Election Process Can't Be Interfered With' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Consecutive Reservation Of Panchayat President Posts In Kerala

Live Law  

A vacation bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea which challenged the reservation notification issued by the State Election Commission for local body heads on the ground that it lead to successive/consecutive reservations of the posts of Panchayat Presidents and Municipality Chairpersons. "Election process can't be interfered with in the middle", a bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee …

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