West Bengal panchayat polls: Calcutta high court allows filing of nominations through email
6 years, 10 months ago

West Bengal panchayat polls: Calcutta high court allows filing of nominations through email

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Kolkata: The Calcutta high court on Tuesday created a precedent by ruling that the West Bengal State Election Commission ought to have treated as legitimate nominations filed by email, rejecting the commission’s argument that there was no provision under the laws of the state to accept nominations sent by electronic messaging. A division bench of justices Biswanath Somadder and Arindam Mukherjee ruled that, under the Information Technology Act of 2000, the commission should have agreed to receive nominations by email, and that it would have prevented “large-scale violence and loss of precious human life”. BJP spokesperson Sayantan Basu said though Tuesday’s verdict did not mention the emails sent by his party, the commission now has no option but to accept them as legitimate. Meanwhile, another division bench of Calcutta High Court comprising chief justice Jyotirmay Bhattacharya reserved its verdict over the adequacy of security arrangements for polling after opposition parties expressed the fear that they would be rigged.

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West Bengal school jobs row: SC to hear pleas against invalidation of 25,753 jobs on January 15
2 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal school jobs row: SC to hear pleas against invalidation of 25,753 jobs on January 15

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court will hear pleas challenging a Calcutta High Court order invalidating the appointment of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff in government and aided schools in West Bengal on January 15. On May 7 last year, the apex court granted major relief to teachers and non-teaching staff of West Bengal whose services were invalidated by the High Court on …

Punjab Panchayat Elections| Supreme Court Directs Election Tribunal To Decide Election Petitions In 6 Months
4 months, 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 …

Panchayat polls: SAD seeks deadline extension for filing nominations alleging violence in Moga
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Panchayat polls: SAD seeks deadline extension for filing nominations alleging violence in Moga

Hindustan Times  

Faridkot: A day after filing nominations for panchayat elections in the state concluded, the Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday urged the State Election Commission to extend the deadline for filing of nominations for the panchayat polls alleging that the Opposition candidates did not allow them to file nominations in Moga. Panchayat elections in Punjab are scheduled for October 15 and …

West Bengal school jobs row: SC to hear pleas challenging Calcutta HC verdict on September 24
6 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal school jobs row: SC to hear pleas challenging Calcutta HC verdict on September 24

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would hear on September 24 the pleas of the West Bengal government and others challenging a Calcutta High Court order that invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff in state government and aided schools. The top court on May 7 granted a major relief to teachers and non-teaching staff of West …

West Bengal Govt Approaches Supreme Court Against HC Setting Aside Nearly 24K Teaching, Non-Teaching Appointments By SSC In 2016
11 months ago

West Bengal Govt Approaches Supreme Court Against HC Setting Aside Nearly 24K Teaching, Non-Teaching Appointments By SSC In 2016

Live Law  

In a notable development, the State of West Bengal has filed a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court's order invalidating almost 24,000 teaching and non-teaching jobs that were filled as a result of the 2016 SSC Recruitment process. The State has argued that the High Court, instead of segregating the valid appointments from the …

NHRC Was Not Right In Seeking To Supervise West Bengal Panchayat Polls; Conduct Of Elections SEC's Sole Responsibility : Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

NHRC Was Not Right In Seeking To Supervise West Bengal Panchayat Polls; Conduct Of Elections SEC's Sole Responsibility : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by the National Human Rights Commission challenging the Calcutta High Court's judgment which set aside the NHRC's decision to appoint its observers for the panchayat elections in the State of West Bengal.On June 23, a single bench of the Calcutta High Court had set aside the NHRC direction and this was …

Less withdrawal of nominations in West Bengal panchayat polls compared to 2018: SEC to Calcutta HC
1 year, 8 months ago

Less withdrawal of nominations in West Bengal panchayat polls compared to 2018: SEC to Calcutta HC

The Hindu  

The West Bengal State Election Commission, in an affidavit before the Calcutta High Court, has said that the number of withdrawals of nomination papers in the ensuing panchayat elections has been less than the 2018 panchayat polls. According to the affidavit filed, the Commission said that while 17.66% nominations were withdrawn in the 2018 panchayat polls, the number of nominations …

Election Violence: Calcutta High Court Finds Similarities In Voter's PIL And Petition Filed By Prospective Candidates, Says It's Prima Facie A 'Set Up'
1 year, 9 months ago

Election Violence: Calcutta High Court Finds Similarities In Voter's PIL And Petition Filed By Prospective Candidates, Says It's Prima Facie A 'Set Up'

Live Law  

A Calcutta High Court division bench of Chief Justice Sivagnaman and Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta, on Monday, took exception to the fact that a Public Interest Litigation filed by “independent voters” may have been politically motivated. The voters had complained that the unopposed elections of ruling-party candidates from their block, while stopping the nomination of rival “prospective candidates” took away …

Breaking | Plea In Calcutta High Court Seeks Stoppage Of Panchayat Elections, Declaration Of Emergency In West Bengal
1 year, 9 months ago

Breaking | Plea In Calcutta High Court Seeks Stoppage Of Panchayat Elections, Declaration Of Emergency In West Bengal

Live Law  

In the wake of alleged violence amid upcoming panchayat elections in West Bengal, an urgent petition was mentioned today before the Calcutta High Court seeking declaration of State emergency and stoppage of elections, otherwise slated to be held on July 8. The plea was mentioned before a division bench of Chief Justice Sivagnaman and Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta stating, "the …

'Polls Should Be Stopped If Bloodbath Continues': Calcutta High Court Orders CBI Probe Into Violence During Nominations For Panchayat Elections
1 year, 9 months ago

'Polls Should Be Stopped If Bloodbath Continues': Calcutta High Court Orders CBI Probe Into Violence During Nominations For Panchayat Elections

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court today directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe into alleged instances of violence and corruption that have taken place during nominations for elections to the Three-tier Panchayati Raj System in West Bengal, slated to be held on July 8. A single-judge Bench of Justice Amrita Sinha took exception to the claims of abject violence taking …

No end of violent incidents in West Bengal; house, shop torched by mob in Muribasti
1 year, 9 months ago

No end of violent incidents in West Bengal; house, shop torched by mob in Muribasti

India TV News  

West Bengal violence: The streak of violent incidents continues in West Bengal ahead of Panchayat election in the state. CPI worker dies of injuries suffered in pre-panchayat poll clash In another turn of events, a CPI worker died on Wednesday at a nursing home in Siliguri from injuries suffered during a clash at Chopra in North Dinajpur district on June …

Bengal panchayat polls: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into violence during filing of nominations
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengal panchayat polls: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into violence during filing of nominations

India TV News  

The Calcutta High Court ordered the CBI to investigate violent incidents involving the submission of nominations for the West Bengal panchayat elections on Wednesday. CPI worker dies of injuries suffered in pre-panchayat poll clash In another turn of events, a CPI worker died on Wednesday at a nursing home in Siliguri from injuries suffered during a clash at Chopra in …

Bengal Panchayat Polls: Calcutta HC Extends Date For Filing Nominations By A Day
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengal Panchayat Polls: Calcutta HC Extends Date For Filing Nominations By A Day

ABP News  

The Calcutta High Court on Friday extended by a day the last date for filing of Bengal panchayat election nominations for candidates allegedly prevented in Basirhat in North 24 Parganas district. ': Mamata Says Panchayat Poll Nomination Process Peaceful The petioner claimed BJP candidates were unable to file nominations as they were stopped on the way and "beaten up mercilessly …

Bengal Panchayat elections: BJP seeks Amit Shah's intervention to improve security situation in state
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengal Panchayat elections: BJP seeks Amit Shah's intervention to improve security situation in state

India TV News  

West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar writes to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting for immediate intervention in the security situation of West Bengal's Panchayat Elections. At least three people died after supporters of Trinamool Congress and BJP clashed when they were on their way to file nominations for the panchayat polls. Ironically, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on …

WB Panchayat Elections: Calcutta High Court Directs SEC To Grant One More Day To 'Shiksha Bandhus' To File Nomination
1 year, 9 months ago

WB Panchayat Elections: Calcutta High Court Directs SEC To Grant One More Day To 'Shiksha Bandhus' To File Nomination

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court today ordered the State Election Commission to grant one more day to the 'Shiksha Bandhus' to file their nominations for the upcoming panchayat elections in West Bengal. Today was the last day to file nominations.Shiksha Bandhus are contractual teachers under the erstwhile Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. A division comprising Chief Justice Sivagnaman and Justice Uday Kumar said …

West Bengal on the boil as filing of papers continues for panchayat polls
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal on the boil as filing of papers continues for panchayat polls

The Hindu  

Violence and chaos was witnessed in certain parts of West Bengal on Wednesday during the filing of nomination papers for panchayat polls. At Nandigram, a Trinamool Congress office was locked by party workers who were upset with a candidate from another faction getting a seat in the three-tier panchayat polls. During the day, BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition Suvendu …

West Bengal panchayat election 2023: State Election Commission to hold all-party meeting today | DETAILS
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal panchayat election 2023: State Election Commission to hold all-party meeting today | DETAILS

India TV News  

West Bengal panchayat election 2023: West Bengal’s State Election Commission will hold a meeting today to hear demands and grievances of all political parties on the July 8 panchayat elections and discuss the law and order situation, a senior official of the poll body said. The BJP asserted that the all-party meeting would bear no fruit, while the CPI questioned …

West Bengal Panchayat Polls: TMC, Opposition Violence Claims All-Party Meet Today Nomination date
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal Panchayat Polls: TMC, Opposition Violence Claims All-Party Meet Today Nomination date

ABP News  

The State Election Commission has scheduled an all-party meeting on Tuesday to address the current law and order situation in West Bengal and listen to grievances regarding the panchayat polls. State BJP president Sukanta Majumdar expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the meeting since the deadline for filing nominations is June 15. HC TO HEAR PLEA FOR EXTENSION OF NOMINATION …

Calcutta HC orders deployment of central forces for West Bengal panchayat polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Calcutta HC orders deployment of central forces for West Bengal panchayat polls

India TV News  

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered the requisition and deployment of central forces for the West Bengal panchayat elections scheduled to be held on July 8. A division bench presided by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam directed the SEC to requisition central forces to work in tandem with the police force of West Bengal for the rural polls. The …

West Bengal: Opposition leaders 'assaulted', 'stopped' from filing nominations for panchayat polls
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal: Opposition leaders 'assaulted', 'stopped' from filing nominations for panchayat polls

India TV News  

In separate incidents of clashes reported in West Bengal, unidentified miscreants allegedly attacked opposition candidates while they were on their way to file nomination papers for the panchayat polls, a senior official said. Opposition BJP, Congress, and CPI, on the other hand, alleged that their candidates have been prevented by TMC activists from submitting nomination papers in various districts and …

West Bengal job scam case to be heard by Calcutta HC division bench after education board contests verdict
1 year, 10 months ago

West Bengal job scam case to be heard by Calcutta HC division bench after education board contests verdict

India Today  

The West Bengal Board of Primary Education on Monday challenged the Calcutta High Court's verdict in the West Bengal recruitment scam case, that cancelled the appointments of 36,000 high school teachers. The development came two days after the HC bench led by Justice Abhijit Gangopadhay passed an order cancelling the appointments of 36,000 candidates for positions of primary teachers in …

WB panchayat polls: SC dismisses Adhikari's plea against Calcutta HC order
1 year, 11 months ago

WB panchayat polls: SC dismisses Adhikari's plea against Calcutta HC order

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court Thursday dismissed an appeal filed by BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari challenging an order of the Calcutta High Court declining to interfere with the West Bengal panchayat poll process. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala asked how can it stop elections midway when it is already scheduled. The Calcutta High Court …

SSC Recruitment Scam: Calcutta High Court Appointed Committee Seeks Action Against State Govt Officials, Judgment On May 18
2 years, 10 months ago

SSC Recruitment Scam: Calcutta High Court Appointed Committee Seeks Action Against State Govt Officials, Judgment On May 18

Live Law  

A committee constituted by the Calcutta High Court on Friday submitted a report on the alleged irregularities in appointments of Group-C posts in the state government-run schools in West Bengal on the purported recommendation by the West Bengal School Service Commission. A Division Bench had earlier set up an inquiry committee headed by Justice Ranjit Kumar Bagh, former judge of …

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

BREAKING| Supreme Court Dismisses BJP Leaders' Plea To Deploy Central Forces For West Bengal Local Polls
3 years, 1 month ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Dismisses BJP Leaders' Plea To Deploy Central Forces For West Bengal Local Polls

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the petition field by the Bhartiya Janata Party party leaders Mousumi Roy and Pratap Banerjee seeking deployment of Central Forces in the West Bengal local polls.A bench comprising Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Surya Kant dismissed the special leave petition filed against the decision of the Calcutta High Court which had declined to. On …

Calcutta HC Reserves Judgment In BJP's Plea Alleging Large Scale Violence During WB Municipal Polls
3 years, 1 month ago

Calcutta HC Reserves Judgment In BJP's Plea Alleging Large Scale Violence During WB Municipal Polls

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday reserved judgment in Bhartiya Janata Party 's petition alleging that large scale violence and rigging of votes took place during the recently conducted municipal elections in West Bengal. The Bench further observed pursuant to the submissions of the parties, "We will consider it, we are reserving orders" Confidence reposed in SEC has been belied: …

Kolkata Municipal Polls: Calcutta High Court Reserves Orders In Petitions By CPI(M) Candidates Seeking Repoll Over Alleged Violence
3 years, 3 months ago

Kolkata Municipal Polls: Calcutta High Court Reserves Orders In Petitions By CPI(M) Candidates Seeking Repoll Over Alleged Violence

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday reserved orders in two petitions filed by CPI candidates alleging that booths were captured, votes were rigged and large-scale violence had taken place in the recently concluded Kolkata Municipal polls which took place on December 19. The petitions had been filed by CPI candidate Debolina Sarkar and Faiyaz Ahmed Khan candidates alleging that booths …

BREAKING: Calcutta High Court Dismisses BJP's Appeal Against Single Bench Order Declining Plea To Deploy Central Forces For Kolkata Municipal Elections
3 years, 3 months ago

BREAKING: Calcutta High Court Dismisses BJP's Appeal Against Single Bench Order Declining Plea To Deploy Central Forces For Kolkata Municipal Elections

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Friday dismissed an appeal moved by the Bharathiya Janata Party against a Single Bench order of the High Court wherein BJP's plea seeking deployment of Central Forces for the upcoming Kolkata Municipal Elections had been declined. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajarshi Bhardwaj observed, "So far, no instance of violence has …

Calcutta High Court Adjourns Hearing Of BJP's Plea Seeking Deployment Of Central Forces During Kolkata Municipal Elections To December 16
3 years, 3 months ago

Calcutta High Court Adjourns Hearing Of BJP's Plea Seeking Deployment Of Central Forces During Kolkata Municipal Elections To December 16

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of a plea moved by the Bharathiya Janata Party seeking deployment of Central Forces for the upcoming Kolkata Municipal Elections to tomorrow i.e. The Supreme Court on Monday had refused to entertain such a plea by the BJP seeking deployment of Central Forces for the Kolkata Municipal Elections, by asking the …

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

Kolkata Municipal Elections : BJP Moves Supreme Court Alleging Violence By Trinamool Congress Members; Seeks Deployment Of Central Forces
3 years, 3 months ago

Kolkata Municipal Elections : BJP Moves Supreme Court Alleging Violence By Trinamool Congress Members; Seeks Deployment Of Central Forces

Live Law  

The Bhartiya Janta Party has moved the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to the State Functionaries in West Bengal to produce a comprehensive action plan and deploy sufficient Central Police forces to ensure that free and fair Municipal Elections are held in Kolkata.A request for urgent listing of the case was made on Tuesday by Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy …

Calcutta High Court Adjourns Hearing Of BJP Leader's Plea On Holding Municipal Polls In The State To December 1
3 years, 3 months ago

Calcutta High Court Adjourns Hearing Of BJP Leader's Plea On Holding Municipal Polls In The State To December 1

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday adjourned to December 1 the hearing of 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. On the previous date of hearing, the petitioner had prayed before a Bench comprising Chief Justice …

'Corruption Writ Large': Calcutta High Court Orders CBI Probe Into Irregularities In Non-Teaching Staff Appointments In WB Gov Sponsored Schools
3 years, 4 months ago

'Corruption Writ Large': Calcutta High Court Orders CBI Probe Into Irregularities In Non-Teaching Staff Appointments In WB Gov Sponsored Schools

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the appointment of 'Group-C' and 'Group-D' in The Calcutta High Court on Monday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the appointment of 'Group-C' and 'Group-D' in On an …

District Judge (Direct Recruitment) At West Bengal Judicial Service
3 years, 4 months ago

District Judge (Direct Recruitment) At West Bengal Judicial Service

Live Law  

The High Court of Calcutta invites applications from the members of the Bar for Direct Recruitment to District Judge. of Post: 04 Age Limit: 35-45 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • He/she has been practicing for not less than seven years as an advocate as of 01-01-2021; • He/she has good character and is of sound health and free from …

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain West Bengal Govt's Plea Seeking Permission To Appoint DGP Without UPSC's Involvement
3 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain West Bengal Govt's Plea Seeking Permission To Appoint DGP Without UPSC's Involvement

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain an application filed by the West Bengal Government seeking permission to appoint its own Director General of Police without Union Public Service Commission's involvement. Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra, appearing for the West Bengal Government, sought permission to withdraw the application after the bench expressed disinclination to entertain it. Asserting that the State …

West Bengal Post Poll Violence- Calcutta High Court Reserves Judgment
3 years, 7 months ago

West Bengal Post Poll Violence- Calcutta High Court Reserves Judgment

Live Law  

Calcutta High Court on Tuesday reserved orders on a batch of petitions pertaining to the alleged post-poll violence in the State of West Bengal. Submissions on behalf of the State of West Bengal: NHRC committee members were politically motivated Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi appearing on behalf of the Director-General of Police, West Bengal submitted before the Court that the …

Post-poll violence: Calcutta HC orders Bengal govt to register all cases, provide medical treatment to victims
3 years, 8 months ago

Post-poll violence: Calcutta HC orders Bengal govt to register all cases, provide medical treatment to victims

India Today  

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the police in West Bengal to register the cases of all victims of post-poll violence. The chief secretary of West Bengal has been directed to preserve all documents related to post-poll violence in West Bengal. A bunch plea was filed accordingly, following which the Calcutta High Court had directed the National Human Rights Commission …

Post-poll violence: SC issues notice to Centre, Bengal govt after fresh plea
3 years, 8 months ago

Post-poll violence: SC issues notice to Centre, Bengal govt after fresh plea

India Today  

The Supreme Court, while hearing a plea on post-poll violence in West Bengal, directed the Centre, the state government and the Election Commission of India to submit their reply in four weeks. Earlier, a bunch plea was filed alleging post-poll violence in the state, following which the Calcutta High Court had directed the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission …

Uttar Pradesh Gram Panchayat Elections During COVID- Supreme Court To Hear The Plea Tomorrow [Saturday], Issues Notice
3 years, 10 months ago

Uttar Pradesh Gram Panchayat Elections During COVID- Supreme Court To Hear The Plea Tomorrow [Saturday], Issues Notice

Live Law  

Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the State of Uttar Pradesh and the State Election Commission in a plea challenging the Allahabad High Court order which allowed the Uttar Pradesh Gram Panchayat Elections to continue amidst the rising COVID-19 cases. A division Bench of Justice AM Khanwilkar and Justice Ajay Rastogi heard the plea filed seeking an interim stay …

COVID Management Amid WB Polls- "No Institution Of Governance Can Excuse Itself From Obeying Election Commission's Orders": Calcutta High Court
3 years, 11 months ago

COVID Management Amid WB Polls- "No Institution Of Governance Can Excuse Itself From Obeying Election Commission's Orders": Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

After facing censure from the Calcutta High Court over its handling of the elections in West-Bengal amid the COVID crisis, the HC today remarked that no department or institution of governance could excuse itself from obeying the commands of the Election Commission of India. The Bench of Chief Justice Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan and Justice Arijit Banerjee remarked, "Any restrictive governance …

West Bengal Polls- "Utilise Govt. Officials/Police Force To Ensure Strict Compliance Of COVID Protocols/Guidelines": Calcutta High Court To Election Authorities
3 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal Polls- "Utilise Govt. Officials/Police Force To Ensure Strict Compliance Of COVID Protocols/Guidelines": Calcutta High Court To Election Authorities

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday asked Chief Election Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer to utilize such Government officials and police force as may be necessary to ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 Protocols & guidelines. Noting that the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India and Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal, "need to be implemented in the strictest …

Howsoever Erroneous Rejection Of Nomination Is, Judicial Intervention Not Contemplated At Intermediate Stage Of Election: Kerala High Court
4 years ago

Howsoever Erroneous Rejection Of Nomination Is, Judicial Intervention Not Contemplated At Intermediate Stage Of Election: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has iterated the legal position that the High Court cannot exercise its power under Article 226 to interfere with questions relating to the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers.In its detailed order rejecting writ petitions moved by various candidates for this year's Kerala Legislative Assembly elections challenging the rejection of their nomination papers, the. The Kerala …

Kerala High Court To Consider BJP Candidates' Challenge Against Rejection Of Election Nominations Tomorrow
4 years ago

Kerala High Court To Consider BJP Candidates' Challenge Against Rejection Of Election Nominations Tomorrow

Live Law  

In a special sitting held on Sunday afternoon, the Kerala High Court sought the response of the Election Commission of India to the petitions filed by two BJP candidates challenging the rejection of their election nominations in Thalassery and Guruvayoor constituencies for the upcoming assembly elections.A single bench of Justice N Nagersh has asked the ECI to file its counter-affidavit. …

11 candidates move HC for permission to contest polls
5 years, 1 month ago

11 candidates move HC for permission to contest polls

The Hindu  

Eleven Independent candidates on Friday moved the Delhi High Court challenging rejection of their nominations for contesting in the upcoming State Assembly polls. The candidates filed their appeal challenging a single-Judge’s January 28 order, alleging that the court had declined to entertain their petitions and wrongly denied restoration, protection and enforcement of their constitutional and legal rights to contest elections …

West Bengal panchayat polls: SC allows State Election Commission to notify results of uncontested seats
6 years, 7 months ago

West Bengal panchayat polls: SC allows State Election Commission to notify results of uncontested seats

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court also set aside Calcutta High Court order allowing the filing of nomination papers through e-mail, WhatsApp in West Bengal panchayat polls. The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Election Commission to notify winning candidates on uncontested seats in West Bengal panchayat polls. The Supreme Court also set aside the Calcutta High Court order, which had allowed the …

WB Panchayat Election: SC Quashes Calcutta HC Order Allowing Online Submission Of Nominations, Candidates In Uncontested Seats Can File Election Petitions Within 30 Days [Read Judgment]
6 years, 7 months ago

WB Panchayat Election: SC Quashes Calcutta HC Order Allowing Online Submission Of Nominations, Candidates In Uncontested Seats Can File Election Petitions Within 30 Days [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Supreme Court of India on Friday sets aside the Calcutta High Court order directing the State Election Commission to accept the nominations filed online. The bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice D. Y. Chandrachud and Justice A. M. Khanwilkar was pronouncing its judgment on an appeal against the May 8 order of the Calcutta High Court directing the State …

WB Panchayat Election: SC Quashes Calcutta HC Order Allowing Online Submission Of Nominations, Candidates In Uncontested Seats Can File Election Petitions Within 30 Days [Read Judgment]
6 years, 7 months ago

WB Panchayat Election: SC Quashes Calcutta HC Order Allowing Online Submission Of Nominations, Candidates In Uncontested Seats Can File Election Petitions Within 30 Days [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Supreme Court of India on Friday sets aside the Calcutta High Court order directing the State Election Commission to accept the nominations filed online. The bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice D. Y. Chandrachud and Justice A. M. Khanwilkar was pronouncing its judgment on an appeal against the May 8 order of the Calcutta High Court directing the State …

Supreme Court stays e-mail filing of papers for West Bengal polls
6 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court stays e-mail filing of papers for West Bengal polls

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Calcutta High Court order directing the West Bengal State Election Commission to accept nominations for the May 14 panchayat polls through emails. Chandrachud while staying the High court order date May 8, restrained the SEC from notifying the results of over 20,000 candidates belonging to Trinamul who were sought to be …

WB Panchayat Polls:SC Stays HC Judgment On Online Submission Of Nominations,Restrains EC From Notifying The Results Of Uncontested Constituencies [Read Order]
6 years, 10 months ago

WB Panchayat Polls:SC Stays HC Judgment On Online Submission Of Nominations,Restrains EC From Notifying The Results Of Uncontested Constituencies [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice D. Y. Chandrachud and Justice A. M. Khanwilkar on Thursday stayed the order passed on Tuesday by a Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court directing the State Election Commission to accept the nomination papers submitted via email by 3 PM on April 23 for the Panchayat Elections scheduled to …

West Bengal government will have to compensate any panchayat poll violence victims, directs Calcutta High Court
6 years, 10 months ago

West Bengal government will have to compensate any panchayat poll violence victims, directs Calcutta High Court

India TV News  

West Bengal government will have to compensate any panchayat poll violence victims, directs Calcutta High Court The court's direction came after hearing the petitioners and respondents and taking stock of the deployment of armed forces on the polling day by the state government. Holding the West Bengal government liable for any loss of lives and property due to violence during …

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