A plea in the Supreme Court has sought directions to the Election Commission to ensure safety and security of EVMs after 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The petitioners have raised concern that a long gap between the polling and counting dates of the polls, make the EVMs susceptible to tampering during post-poll seclusion. EVM or Electronic… Continue reading Plea in SC to ensure safety of EVMs
Category: Polity
Vellore parliamentary constituency polls rescinded
President has cancelled polling in Vellore.It is the first Lok Sabha seat to have had its elections cancelled over abuse of money power. This decision comes after the Election Commission had recommended to the President that elections in Vellore be cancelled citing the suspected use of money power to influence voters after huge cash seizures… Continue reading Vellore parliamentary constituency polls rescinded
SC admits for consideration plea for lifting ban on Muslim women’s entry into mosques
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition seeking permission for Muslim women to enter mosques to offer prayers.The petitioner has asked the apex court to declare the prohibition on entry of women inside mosques in the country as illegal and unconstitutional. The petition was filed on the grounds that (a)there is nothing in… Continue reading SC admits for consideration plea for lifting ban on Muslim women’s entry into mosques
Cabinet approves creation of sixth deputy CAG post
The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of an additional post of Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General(Coordination, Communication and Information System) in the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. The Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General shall oversee the (a)coordination among state audits (b)audit of telecommunication and (c)coordinate the various information systems… Continue reading Cabinet approves creation of sixth deputy CAG post
EC curbs campaigning by Yogi, Mayawati, Maneka and Azam
The Election Commission (EC) has imposed restrictions on the campaigning of four senior politicians for violating the model code of conduct in Uttar Pradesh. The restrictions on campaigning also prevent them from giving interviews or making any comment on the electronic, print or social media in connection with the upcoming Lok Sabha election. One of… Continue reading EC curbs campaigning by Yogi, Mayawati, Maneka and Azam
Watch Modi biopic fully this time, SC tells ECI
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to re-examine its earlier order and take an informed decision on stay on the release of the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after watching the entire movie. The SC has asked the Election commission to report back to the court on 20th April on whether the… Continue reading Watch Modi biopic fully this time, SC tells ECI
SC irked after poll panel’s counsel says it is ‘powerless’
The Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over the Election Commission for not taking action against politicians for communal and hate speeches during the Lok Sabha campaigning.The court has decided to examine the ambit of poll panel’s power on the violation of model code of conduct. The court was hearing a plea seeking an order from… Continue reading SC irked after poll panel’s counsel says it is ‘powerless’
Plea in SC seeks entry of women into mosques
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court pleading that Muslim women be allowed to enter and offer namaz inside mosques.The petitioner asked the apex court to declare the prohibition on entry of women inside mosques in the country as illegal and unconstitutional. The petition was filed on the grounds that (a)there is nothing… Continue reading Plea in SC seeks entry of women into mosques
Opposition parties to approach SC again to demand verification of 50% votes by VVPATs
Recently, the opposition parties had held a meeting to discuss the issue of EVM malfunctioning that cropped up during the 1st phase of Lok Sabha elections. They have further decided to approach the Supreme Court again to demand that at least 50% of paper trails be verified with EVMs. Recently, the Supreme Court had directed… Continue reading Opposition parties to approach SC again to demand verification of 50% votes by VVPATs
SC notice to MP govt over hiking OBC quota from 14% to 27%
The Supreme Court has sought the Madhya Pradesh government’s response on a petition challenging the validity of the ordinance which had increased the reservation in government jobs and university admission to the Other Backward Class(OBC) category from the existing 14% to 27% The decision to increase reservation for OBCs had led to reservation in Madhya… Continue reading SC notice to MP govt over hiking OBC quota from 14% to 27%
