Election Commission has seized cash,liquor and freebies of nearly Rs 540 crores within two weeks of the implementation of the model code of conduct. Tamil Nadu recorded the maximum seizure of these illegal inducements, suspected to have been routed and used to bribe voters followed by Uttar Pradesh,Andhra Pradesh and Punjab. The EC has deployed… Continue reading Tamil Nadu sees highest seizure ahead of polls
Category: Polity
SC to hear plea to stay poll bonds on April 2
The Supreme Court has decided that it will hear on April 2 the petitions which have challenged the issuance of electoral bonds by the government. The petitioners have challenged the electoral bond scheme on the grounds that it (a)keeps the identity of the donor absolutely confidential (b)would enable corporate houses to anonymously donate their unaccounted… Continue reading SC to hear plea to stay poll bonds on April 2
SC to consider AAP govt plea on services
Delhi government has decided to move to the Supreme Court seeking constitution of a larger bench to expeditiously decide the issue of who controls the administrative services in Delhi. Earlier,theSupreme Court had delivered a split verdict on the issue of division of powers between the Delhi government and the Centre over control of services covering… Continue reading SC to consider AAP govt plea on services
Liquor, cash, freebies swing votes: ADR survey
A nationwide survey by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has reported that for 41.34% respondents distribution of liquor, cash and freebies was an important factor behind voting a particular candidate in election. ADR is a NGO which works in the area of electoral and political reforms ADR conducted the survey to a) identify voters’ priorities… Continue reading Liquor, cash, freebies swing votes: ADR survey
Nirmohi Akhara seeks additions to Ayodhya mediation panel
The Nirmohi Akhara, one of the plaintiff in the Ram Janmabhoomi- -Babri Masjid land dispute case (Ayodhya case) has moved an application in the Supreme Court alleging loopholes in the mediation proceedings of the case. The Supreme Court had referred the Ayodhya case for mediation. The Court had formed a mediation panel headed by former… Continue reading Nirmohi Akhara seeks additions to Ayodhya mediation panel
Bar use of ‘mental’ & ‘mad’ jibe: Psychiatry body to poll panel
The Indian Psychiatry Society (IPS) has requested the Election Commission of India to put a ban on the use of words like mental instability and mad.These words are used by politicians while describing their opponents during the election campaign. The Indian Psychiatry Society has said that the words used by politicians are discriminatory, inhuman and… Continue reading Bar use of ‘mental’ & ‘mad’ jibe: Psychiatry body to poll panel
Sacking of soldier for taking unauthorised leave not harsh, says Supreme Court
Recently,Supreme Court in one of its judgement has held that dismissal of a soldier for taking unauthorised leave is not a harsh move. This judgement comes in the backdrop of soldier who was dismissed for his unauthorized absence over a period of 302 days. The recent SC judgement sets aside a 2015 decision of the… Continue reading Sacking of soldier for taking unauthorised leave not harsh, says Supreme Court
Centre bans Yasin Malik-led JKLF under UAPA
Government has banned separatist leader Yasin Malik-led Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967.The Front has been banned for allegedly promoting secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier,Home Ministry had banned the Jamaat-i-Islami as an unlawful association under Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967. The UAPA is a legislation to… Continue reading Centre bans Yasin Malik-led JKLF under UAPA
Social media firms come up with ethics code for Lok Sabha polls
The social media platforms such as Facebook and twitter have adopted a voluntary code of ethics for the upcoming general elections.The code was prepared by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). Election Commission had asked social media platforms to adopt a ‘Code of Ethics’ to be followed by the them during the upcoming… Continue reading Social media firms come up with ethics code for Lok Sabha polls
HC stays M.P. govt.’s 27% OBC quota ordinance
The Madhya Pradesh High court has stayed the state government’s ordinance increasing OBC reservation. Other Backward Class (OBC) is a collective term used by the Government of India to classify castes which are socially and educationally disadvantaged. The ordinance had increased the reservation in government jobs and university admission to the OBC category from the… Continue reading HC stays M.P. govt.’s 27% OBC quota ordinance
