SC asks states/UTs to decide on plea seeking to conduct yatras on poll awareness
The bench was told that such orders prohibit all kinds of assemblies, meetings and demonstrations during the duration of elections.
The bench was told that such orders prohibit all kinds of assemblies, meetings and demonstrations during the duration of elections.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) defended the integrity of the electronic voting system, asserting that it was not prone to any external interference or manipulations.
A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta issued notice to the ED seeking its response on Kejriwal's plea by April 24.
Kejriwal is currently lodged in Tihar jail under judicial custody, which will also expire on April 15.
Many skeletons are tumbling out of the cupboards of election bonds and many more will, highlighting the unholy nexus between political parties and businesses. The petitioners in this Supreme Court (SC) case, Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Common Cause, deserve our highest appreciation.
"We will have advantage of your assistance in those matters also if we hear this with that", said Justice Kant.
The top court on August 18, had agreed to examine the NGO's petition, argued by advocate Saurabh Mishra, who sought an immediate stay on proceedings before justice Lokur's commission to avoid any parallel inquiry.
A bench headed by chief justice N.V. Ramana said: "We are not against the withdrawal of cases if there is a malicious prosecution. But this needs to be examined by the judicial officer in the high court. If the high court agrees then the cases can be withdrawn".
The Committee would look at whether Karnataka started construction without getting the necessary clearance and assess the damages, if any, that would be caused to the environment, and submit its Report.
“There are some problems about senior designation in various courts. The SCBA (the Supreme Court Bar Association) has also requested senior designation. I want to take this up,” said the CJI.