Supreme Court Directs Punjab Govt, SEC To Notify Municipality Elections In 2 Weeks; To Be Completed In 8 Weeks Thereafter
4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Directs Punjab Govt, SEC To Notify Municipality Elections In 2 Weeks; To Be Completed In 8 Weeks Thereafter

Live Law  

While partially modifying a Punjab and Haryana High Court order which directed that Punjab municipality elections be notified within 15 days, the Supreme Court today ordered that the election process shall commence within 2 weeks from today and be completed within 8 weeks thereafter.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing Punjab's challenge to the High Court order which. While partially modifying a Punjab and Haryana High Court order which directed that Punjab municipality elections be notified within 15 days, the Supreme Court today ordered that the election process shall commence within 2 weeks from today and be completed within 8 weeks thereafter. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing Punjab's challenge to the High Court order which issued a mandamus to Punjab government which sought time to conduct the election on the ground that a fresh delimitation exercise was required to be conducted. Accordingly, the High Court directed the State Election Commission and the State of Punjab to initiate the process of holding elections by notifying election programmes in all the Municipalities and Municipal Corporations in question within 15 days from the date of order, without conducting fresh exercise of delimitation.

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High Court Says Punjab Govt Not Conducing Municipal Elections In Certain Areas Without Seeking Extension From SC May Amount To 'Contempt'
2 months ago

High Court Says Punjab Govt Not Conducing Municipal Elections In Certain Areas Without Seeking Extension From SC May Amount To 'Contempt'

Live Law  

It is unfortunate to note that the Punjab Government has not filed any application before the Apex Court seeking extension of time line prescribed for conduction Municipal Corporation election in the State, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has remarked.The development comes in a plea filed highlighting that after High Court's and Supreme Court's intervention, the Punjab Election. It is …

High Court Expresses Shock Over Punjab Election Commissioner Allowing Nominated State Functionaries To Manage Municipal Bodies Sans Election
2 months, 1 week ago

High Court Expresses Shock Over Punjab Election Commissioner Allowing Nominated State Functionaries To Manage Municipal Bodies Sans Election

Live Law  

It is an extremely sorry state of affairs especially in a democratic polity, the Punjab & Haryana High Court said while expressing shock to note that despite the constitutional mandate to hold election before the last term Punjab State Election Commission allowed State to manage Municipal bodies without election since last 4-5 years.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sudhir Singh …

Jairam Ramesh's petition challenging tweaking of Election rules to come up for hearing Wednesday
2 months, 1 week ago

Jairam Ramesh's petition challenging tweaking of Election rules to come up for hearing Wednesday

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh's writ petition in the Supreme Court challenging the recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, will come up for hearing in the apex court on Wednesday. The Congress had filed the writ petition in the Supreme Court last month challenging the recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 and …

Punjab State Election Commission Act | Person Is Not 'Ordinarily Resident' Only Because He Owns A House In The Constituency: High Court
3 months ago

Punjab State Election Commission Act | Person Is Not 'Ordinarily Resident' Only Because He Owns A House In The Constituency: High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court said that a person would not be an “ordinarily resident” in terms of Punjab Election Commission Act only on the ground of owning or possessing a house. The court said, “though the statutory coinage “ordinarily resident” has been statutorily conveyed the connotation, that any voter would not be “ordinarily resident” in a constituency or …

Punjab Govt Defers Civic Body Polls In Certain Wards After Plea Before HC Alleges Snatching Of Nomination Papers In Front Of Police
3 months ago

Punjab Govt Defers Civic Body Polls In Certain Wards After Plea Before HC Alleges Snatching Of Nomination Papers In Front Of Police

Live Law  

The Punjab Government today deferred the Municipal Corporation elections in certain wards of Patiala and Dharamkot district after a plea before the Punjab and Haryana High Court was filed alleging snatching of nomination papers in front of police. Justice Harkesh Manuja noted that, “It has also been assured by learned Advocate General, Punjab, that proceedings in accordance with law shall …

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Upcoming Punjab Municipal Corporation Elections, Issues Notice To SEC On Opposition Candidates' Plea
3 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Upcoming Punjab Municipal Corporation Elections, Issues Notice To SEC On Opposition Candidates' Plea

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Punjab State Election Commission in an intervention application filed by the prospective candidates of opposition parties including Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiromani Akali Dal, and Indian National Congress, alleging that they were systematically prevented from filing nominations for the Municipal Corporation elections in Patiala by. The Supreme Court today issued notice to the …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Videography Of Nomination Paper Filing In Municipal Corporation Elections
3 months, 1 week ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Videography Of Nomination Paper Filing In Municipal Corporation Elections

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday directed the Punjab State Election Commission to video-graph the filing of nomination papers in the upcoming Punjab Municipal Corporation Election scheduled on December 21. A division bench of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Kirti Singh in its order directed the State Election Commission, "that as and when municipal elections are conducted to …

'Things Will Fall In Place': High Court Grants Further 15 Days To Punjab Election Commissioner For Notifying Municipal Election Schedule
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Things Will Fall In Place': High Court Grants Further 15 Days To Punjab Election Commissioner For Notifying Municipal Election Schedule

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday granted further 15 days time to the Punjab Election Commissioner- to initiate the process of conducting Municipal Corporation election in the State.The development comes in a contempt plea filed against the officer for not following Court's direction to initiate the process of holding elections.42 municipal councils and nagar. The Punjab and Haryana …

'They Have To Be Given A Chance' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging SC/ST Reservations In Punjab's Gram Panchayat Posts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'They Have To Be Given A Chance' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging SC/ST Reservations In Punjab's Gram Panchayat Posts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the challenge to the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes in Gram Panchayat elections in village in Ferozepur, Punjab. The bench of CJI Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing a plea challenging the two circulars issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Ferozepur through which the seat of the sarpanch of the village as …

Punjab civic body polls to be held by December-end
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab civic body polls to be held by December-end

Hindustan Times  

The election to five municipal corporations of Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala and Phagwara and 42 municipal councils and nagar panchayats will be held by the end of December. A notification in this regard was issued by additional chief secretary, local government, Tejvir Singh on Thursday evening. The elections to Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala and Phagwara municipal corporations and several municipal …

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

Punjab releases schedule for revision of electoral roll
4 months, 1 week ago

Punjab releases schedule for revision of electoral roll

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab State Election Commission has announced the schedule for revision of electoral rolls for the municipal corporations of Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala and Phagwara, and 43 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, and 52 municipalities of the state. The Supreme Court has directed the Punjab government and the state election commission to notify municipal elections within 15 days and complete …

High Court Warns Punjab Govt Of Coercive Action If Vacant Post Of State Information Commissioner Is Not Filled In Time
4 months, 1 week ago

High Court Warns Punjab Govt Of Coercive Action If Vacant Post Of State Information Commissioner Is Not Filled In Time

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has warned the Punjab Government of coercive action if the post of State Information Commissioner is not filed in time.The State counsel assured that the process of selection to the two posts of State Information Commissioner is underway and shall be concluded latest by December 15. The Punjab & Haryana High Court has warned …

High Court Warns Punjab Govt Of Coercive Action If Vacant Post Of State Information Commissioner Is Not Filled In Time
4 months, 1 week ago

High Court Warns Punjab Govt Of Coercive Action If Vacant Post Of State Information Commissioner Is Not Filled In Time

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has warned the Punjab Government of coercive action if the post of State Information Commissioner is not filed in time.The State counsel assured that the process of selection to the two posts of State Information Commissioner is underway and shall be concluded latest by December 15. The Punjab & Haryana High Court has warned …

[Maharashtra Elections] Court Can Interfere In Electoral Process Only To Progress And Further It: HC Denies Relief To Candidate Over Rejected Nomination
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4 months, 1 week ago

[Maharashtra Elections] Court Can Interfere In Electoral Process Only To Progress And Further It: HC Denies Relief To Candidate Over Rejected Nomination

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court last week held that the High Courts do have 'jurisdiction' and 'power' to interfere in the electoral process but the same must be exercised only to further the process or progress of the elections.A division bench of Justices Arif Doctor and Somasekhar Sundaresan, which was presiding over a vacation court on November 6, refused to grant …

Notify civic body polls within 2 weeks: Supreme Court to Punjab
4 months, 1 week ago

Notify civic body polls within 2 weeks: Supreme Court to Punjab

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Punjab government and the state election commission to notify municipal elections in the state within two weeks from today and complete the entire process within eight weeks of the notification. The bench also reminded the state of its constitutional obligation under Articles 243E and 243U, which mandate that municipal elections be held before …

State Election Commission Cannot Cancel Pending Election, Any Irregularity Can Be Decided Only By Tribunal: Punjab & Haryana High Court
4 months, 1 week 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 & …

Notify poll process within 10 days: HC to Punjab, EC
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Notify poll process within 10 days: HC to Punjab, EC

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the Punjab government and its election commission to notify election process for the civic body polls within 10 days. The high court bench of justice Harkesh Manuja said the officer concerned would reimburse ₹50,000 as litigation cost to the petitioner from his own pocket if compliance report about the same is not …

Punjab & Haryana HC Warns Of ₹50K Cost On Officer If Direction To Initiate Punjab Municipal Polls Is Not Complied In 10 Days
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Warns Of ₹50K Cost On Officer If Direction To Initiate Punjab Municipal Polls Is Not Complied In 10 Days

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has warned imposing a litigation cost of Rs.50,000 if direction to initiate the process of holding elections by notifying election programmes in all the Municipalities and Municipal Corporations in Punjab is not complied.On October 14, the Court had issued a writ of mandamus to the Punjab's State Election Commission and Punjab Government to initiate …

HC dismisses Maneka’s election petition on ground of delay
7 months, 1 week ago

HC dismisses Maneka’s election petition on ground of delay

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Wednesday dismissed the petition filed by former BJP MP from Sultanpur Maneka Gandhi challenging the election of Samajwadi Party MP Rambhual Nishad on the ground of delay in filing. In the petition filed on July 27, Gandhi pointed out that out of 12 criminal cases, Nishad only mentioned eight in …

Notice Of Hearing Must Be Issued To Petitioner & Not His Counsel When Court Seeks To Grant Hearing To All Interested Parties: MP High Court
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Notice Of Hearing Must Be Issued To Petitioner & Not His Counsel When Court Seeks To Grant Hearing To All Interested Parties: MP High Court

Live Law  

Madhya Pradesh High Court has recently underscored that notice of proceedings should have been issued to the petitioner and not his counsel in the matter. Pursuant to a High Court order, the Joint Director had decided on an earlier application of the petitioner dated 1/11/2022 and the fresh application filed by him on 28/3/2023. It was incumbent upon respondent No.2 …

Punjab MC polls: HC terms delimitation exercise at three civic bodies illegal
1 year, 5 months ago

Punjab MC polls: HC terms delimitation exercise at three civic bodies illegal

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab and Haryana high court has declared the delimitation exercise in the municipal corporation, Phagwara, and municipal councils of Dera Baba Nanak and Dharamkot illegal and has set aside the state government notifications for the same. The respondents have completely departed from the procedure prescribed under the Rules of 1972 by creating tailor-made wards only suitable to a few …

WB State Election Commission Prima Facie Trying To Make Order On Panchayat Elections 'Unworkable': Calcutta High Court Warns Of Contempt
1 year, 9 months ago

WB State Election Commission Prima Facie Trying To Make Order On Panchayat Elections 'Unworkable': Calcutta High Court Warns Of Contempt

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court today warned the State Election Commission of contempt action for its alleged failure to implement court's order on panchayat elections in the State, including a direction for identification of sensitive areas and deployment of central forces. The CJ allowed Adhikari to file a separate Writ petition detailing the concerns being raised and expressed his displeasure at …

Pakistan parliament rejects court order for snap provincial polls
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan parliament rejects court order for snap provincial polls

Al Jazeera  

Lawyer from opposition leader Imran Khan’s party says resolution passed by National Assembly carries ‘no backing of the law’. Pakistan’s parliament has adopted a resolution rejecting a Supreme Court order to hold snap elections for two provincial legislatures in the country. We must be prepared to come out on the streets for peaceful protest in support & protection of SC, …

Economic Meltdown, Security & Imran Khan: Why Pakistan Can’t Afford Provincial Elections Next Month
1 year, 11 months ago

Economic Meltdown, Security & Imran Khan: Why Pakistan Can’t Afford Provincial Elections Next Month

News 18  

Though the Supreme Court of Pakistan has fixed the provincial assembly elections in Punjab on May 14 but the question remains whether the polls will be held on the announced date due to the government’s repeated demands of full courts. Financial Crisis & Security Concerns The finance ministry has already said it will not release Rs 21 billion to the …

Pak Supreme Court declares election commission's decision delaying Punjab polls null and void
1 year, 11 months ago

Pak Supreme Court declares election commission's decision delaying Punjab polls null and void

Firstpost  

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday termed as “unconstitutional” the election commission’s decision to postpone polls in the Punjab province till October 8, in a blow to the federal government that has been trying to delay the provincial election citing security issues and the economic crisis. “Constitution and law do not give the authority to postpone the election date,” said …

Pakistan top court orders snap polls in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by May 15: report
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan top court orders snap polls in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by May 15: report

The Hindu  

Pakistan's Supreme Court said on April 4 the Election Commission's decision to delay snap polls in two provinces was "illegal" and ordered that the elections be held between April 30 and May 15, Geo TV reported. The case’s hearing which lasted over a week witnessed high drama after two judges of the original five-member bench, Justices Jamal Khan Mandokhail and …

Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders Punjab election on May 14
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders Punjab election on May 14

Al Jazeera  

Supreme Court orders the government to hold snap polls in the country’s most populous province of Punjab on May 14. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Supreme Court has declared the country’s poll panel’s decision to delay the assembly elections in two provinces as “unconstitutional”. Top court has ‘done its duty’ Lahore-based legal expert Asad Rahim Khan lauded the Supreme Court’s decision, …

Pakistan top court orders polls in two provinces within 90 days
2 years ago

Pakistan top court orders polls in two provinces within 90 days

Al Jazeera  

Supreme Court says elections for provincial assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa must be held within three months. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that elections for the provincial assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa must be held within 90 days. It further noted that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Haji Ghulam Ali, despite signing the dissolution order on January …

Delhi High Court Stays MCD Mayor's Notice For Re-Election To Standing Committee
2 years ago

Delhi High Court Stays MCD Mayor's Notice For Re-Election To Standing Committee

Live Law  

In a special Saturday hearing, the Delhi High Court stayed the newly-elected Mayor Shelly Oberoi's notice for re-election of the six members of standing committee of Municipal Corporation of Delhi.Justice Gaurang Kanth observed that prima facie the returning officer or Mayor is conducting re-elections without declaring the results of elections conducted on February 24 which is in. In a special …

Allahabad High Court Restrains State Election Commission From Issuing ULB Polls Notification Till December 20
2 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Challenge To Presidential Election Can Be Heard Exclusively By Supreme Court: Delhi High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Challenge To Presidential Election Can Be Heard Exclusively By Supreme Court: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently observed that a petition challenging Presidential election can only be decided by the Supreme Court.Justice Sanjeev Narula observed that the only remedy in relation to a Presidential election can be by way of an election petition after declaration of the result. The Delhi High Court has recently observed that a petition challenging Presidential election …

Order XXVI CPC | Order Refusing Appointment Of Local Commissioner Not Revisable: Punjab & Haryana High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Order XXVI CPC | Order Refusing Appointment Of Local Commissioner Not Revisable: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court while dealing with a revision petition for setting aside order passed by the Additional Civil Judge dismissing plaintiff's application for appointment of a Local Commissioner, held that order refusing appointment of Local Commissioner does not decide any issue nor does it adjudicate rights of the parties and hence would not be a revisable order. …

'Ensure Elections within 45 Days': SC Refuses to Interfere with Bombay HC Order on Panchayat Polls in Goa
2 years, 8 months ago

'Ensure Elections within 45 Days': SC Refuses to Interfere with Bombay HC Order on Panchayat Polls in Goa

News 18  

Refused to interfere with the Bombay High Court order, which directed the issuance of a notification for holding of elections to 186 Panchayats in Goa, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked to ensure completion of polls within 45 days. The bench said in case of any difficulty, it would be open for the state election commission to move the high …

Pakistan: Election panel says snap polls not possible in 90 days, need 7 months
2 years, 11 months ago

Pakistan: Election panel says snap polls not possible in 90 days, need 7 months

Hindustan Times  

As Pakistan grapples with a constitutional crisis, the Election Commission of Pakistan said on Thursday general elections in the country cannot be held before October 2022. In a letter to President Arif Alvi, the polling body said it requires four months to complete the delimitation in addition to organising general elections in 90 days, news agency ANI reported, citing Radio …

'Period Of 4-6 Weeks Was Only Suggestive': Calcutta High Court Dismisses Contempt Petition Against SEC Regarding Postponement Of 4 Civic Polls
3 years, 1 month ago

'Period Of 4-6 Weeks Was Only Suggestive': Calcutta High Court Dismisses Contempt Petition Against SEC Regarding Postponement Of 4 Civic Polls

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a contempt petition filed against the State Election Commission alleging that it had failed to comply with an earlier order of the Court directing the SEC to consider postponing elections to four municipal corporations for a short period of 4 to 6 weeks in the wake of the rising number of Covid-19 cases. The …

Orissa High Court Directs State Bar Council To Hold Election Within 6 Weeks On The Basis Of Existing Electoral Roll
3 years, 1 month ago

Orissa High Court Directs State Bar Council To Hold Election Within 6 Weeks On The Basis Of Existing Electoral Roll

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court recently directed the Odisha State Bar Council to hold its 'long overdue' election within 6 weeks on the basis of the existing electoral roll and not to wait for the ongoing verification process of electoral rolls to get completed.Essentially, the Bench of Justice Arindam Sinha was hearing a plea filed by the 2 ex-official bearers of …

Show Security Arrangements For Municipal Elections By 12.45 PM Today : Supreme Court Directs Tripura Govt
3 years, 3 months ago

Show Security Arrangements For Municipal Elections By 12.45 PM Today : Supreme Court Directs Tripura Govt

Live Law  

The AITC, on Tuesday, suggested that in view of the law and order situation, the election may be postponed. In the wake of security concerns amid the upcoming Tripura elections, the Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on Tuesday a contempt petition at the behest of All India Trinamool Congress. On November 11, the Court had directed on a …

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 …

Plea In Supreme Court Against The Conduct Of UP Gram Panchayat Raj Elections Amid 'Exponential' Surge In COVID-19 Cases
3 years, 11 months ago

Plea In Supreme Court Against The Conduct Of UP Gram Panchayat Raj Elections Amid 'Exponential' Surge In COVID-19 Cases

Live Law  

A petition has been moved in the Supreme Court against the order of the Allahabad High Court allowing the Uttar Pradesh Gram Panchayat Raj Election to continue amid the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases. Citing the rise in cases and the consequent toll on the healthcare sector, the petitioner prays for leave to appeal, and in the interim, a stay …

"Purity Of Election Process Irretrievably Sullied; SEC Can't Be Silent Spectator": Gujarat HC On Tearing of Congress Candidates' Mandate Papers In Civic Polls
4 years, 1 month ago

"Purity Of Election Process Irretrievably Sullied; SEC Can't Be Silent Spectator": Gujarat HC On Tearing of Congress Candidates' Mandate Papers In Civic Polls

Live Law  

Underlining that the Election Commission is empowered to issue all necessary directions for the purpose of conducting smooth, free and fair elections, the Gujarat High Court on Monday rapped the State Election Commission over an "unruly incident". The Bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Ilesh J. Vora reminded the SEC of its power in a plea filed in connection …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Election Petition Filed In 2002 Against Captain Amarinder Singh
4 years, 2 months ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Election Petition Filed In 2002 Against Captain Amarinder Singh

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, on Tuesday, dismissed an election petition challenging the election of Captain Amarinder Singh to the Punjab Legislative Assembly held in the year 2002.Harkirat Singh, had filed election petition in 2002 itself, alleging that Singh had indulged in 'corrupt' practices and has projected himself as "Maharaja of Patiala" in the posters issued/published by him. The …

'Election Process Can't Be Interfered With' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Consecutive Reservation Of Panchayat President Posts In Kerala
4 years, 2 months 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 …

BJP Leader Moves Supreme Court Challenging Madhya Pradesh High Court Order Restraining Physical Poll Campaigns
4 years, 4 months ago

BJP Leader Moves Supreme Court Challenging Madhya Pradesh High Court Order Restraining Physical Poll Campaigns

Live Law  

A plea challenging the order of Madhya Pradesh High Court which directed conduct of poll campaigns virtually, without physical gathering has been filed before Supreme Court.BJP candidate Pradyumn Singh Tomar, contesting bye-elections from Gwalior, has moved the top court through Advocate Astha Sharma, contending that the impugned interim order has violated his right to conduct election. A plea challenging the …

Telangana gets High Court nod to hold civic polls
5 years, 2 months ago

Telangana gets High Court nod to hold civic polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Stating that it has not found any reason in the plea of TPCC president N. Uttam Kumar Reddy’s plea requesting to stay the election notification for 120 municipalities and 10 municipal corporations, the Telangana High Court on Tuesday allowed the State Election Commission to go ahead with conducting elections to urban local bodies, as per the notice issued on …

Why is the JNUSU election result delayed?
5 years, 6 months ago

Why is the JNUSU election result delayed?

India Today  

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union elections got mired in some dispute which reached the Delhi High Court that ordered a stay on declaration of results. The Delhi High Court on September 6 ordered a stay on the declaration of JNUSU results till September 17 while hearing pleas by two students who alleged that their nominations were rejected illegally. JNU …

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, 6 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, 6 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 …

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