Synopsis: How Election Commission decides on party symbol disputes? Background Recently, there has been a split within the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and both the factions are claiming for the same party symbol. In the case of deciding the recognized party among rival factions, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has the final say. ECI… Continue reading Settling claims of rival factions in a party symbol dispute
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What is an election petition? – All you need to know.
What is the news? An election petition has been filed by West Bengal Chief Minister in the Calcutta High Court. She has challenged the Assembly election result of Nandigram constituency where she had contested and lost. What is an election petition? An election petition is a procedure for inquiring into the validity of the election… Continue reading What is an election petition? – All you need to know.
Electoral Funding Lacks Transparency
Synopsis: Electoral funding of political parties lacks transparency. Over the years, many steps are taken by the government to make it a more secret affair. Contents1 Introduction:2 Challenges in electoral funding:3 Challenges with cross-checking Electoral funding:4 Suggestions for transparent electoral funding:5 Conclusion: Introduction: In 2014, the Delhi High Court held that both main national parties (Congress… Continue reading Electoral Funding Lacks Transparency
India needs to replace frequent elections with One nation One election
Synopsis – India should hold simultaneous elections (One nation one election) to tackle various challenges associated with frequent elections. About One nation one election: It is the idea of synchronising the elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies. In can be achieved by restructuring the current Indian election cycle. Contents1 Challenges in frequent Elections2… Continue reading India needs to replace frequent elections with One nation One election
RTI reveals details of “Electoral bonds” sale during the recent elections
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Highlights from the Sale of Electoral Bonds:4 What are Electoral Bonds? What is the News? State Bank of India(SBI) has provided information on the sale of electoral bonds during the recent assembly elections. This was provided after a Right to Information(RTI) application was filed. Key Highlights from the… Continue reading RTI reveals details of “Electoral bonds” sale during the recent elections
[Yojana Summary] One Nation One Election
During the Drafting Committee debates on Elections and Election Commission, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar pointed out two alternatives on the Election Commission. He suggested either it can be a permanent body or a temporary body that will set up before elections and wound upon completion of the elections. The major reason for this suggestion were; Elections… Continue reading [Yojana Summary] One Nation One Election
The Case of EC’s Demand for Restriction on Media
Synopsis: The Election Commission had asked the court to not let the media cover its verbal hearing. It should withdraw its request to recover some of its moral high ground. Introduction The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body that draws its mandate to conduct free and fair elections from Article 324. It has… Continue reading The Case of EC’s Demand for Restriction on Media
Reducing Independence of the Election Commission of India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About Election Commission3 What was the case?4 What are the criticisms facing EC at present?5 Reasons behind reducing independence:6 Importance of ensuring independence:7 Steps taken to improve credibility and independence of Election Commission:7.1 Other Suggestions:8 Conclusion: Introduction The Election Commission (EC’s) independence and credibility has come into question in the recent phase of… Continue reading Reducing Independence of the Election Commission of India – Explained, Pointwise
Cannot Stop Media Reports on Court Observations – Supreme Court
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What was the case?4 What did the court say?5 On Media Reporting: What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the media cannot be stopped from reporting the oral observations made by the judges during a case. What was the case? A petition was filed by the… Continue reading Cannot Stop Media Reports on Court Observations – Supreme Court
New Rules by ECI and Effectiveness of Multi-Phase Polling
Synopsis: New rules by the high court will help prevent a new surge after counting days. Election Commission of India also needs to reconsider the effectiveness of Multi-Phase Polling. Contents1 Introduction 2 What steps did the Election Commission of India take to curb the spread of the virus?3 What was the view of the court on ECI?4… Continue reading New Rules by ECI and Effectiveness of Multi-Phase Polling
