#ElectionCommission

[swanirbhar]

This is a very funny election

1) BJP is celebrating because they are forming Government.

2) Congress is celebrating because they are crossing 100 seats

3) SP, RJD are celebrating because they got their support back

4) NCP-SP and SS- UBT happy because they showed all that they are boss.

5) TMC is happy because they saved their party from failing

6) Citizens are happy that the whichever Party they are following are happy.

Never before seen Congress and BJP both celebrating wins together in their Head quarters😂😂

And Most Importantly......Election Commission is Celebrating.....that Nobody is putting allegations of EVM Manipulations now😀😀😀

Issi Ko Toh Kehte Hain.....Sabka Saath.....Sabka Vikaas😂😂

[therutheruseithi]

Supreme Court Upholds Voter List Revision in Bihar, Calls It "Constitutionally Mandated"

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of the Election Commission of India (ECI), stating that its decision to carry out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar is backed by constitutional provisions. This verdict comes as Bihar prepares for its pivotal assembly elections scheduled for October–November 2025.

Constitution Supports ECI’s Move, Says SC

A two-judge bench, comprising Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, heard a batch of petitions that challenged the ECI's decision to update the voters list. The court made it clear that the revision of electoral rolls is not only legal but also constitutionally required under the Representation of the People Act.

The last such revision was conducted in 2003, making this an important update ahead of the state polls.

Scale of the Voter Roll Exercise

The ECI informed the court that the Special Intensive Revision will cover an estimated 7.9 crore citizens in Bihar. Officials clarified that the exercise is based on house-to-house verification and does not rely on voter ID or Aadhaar cards alone.

The Commission defended the move as a routine and essential pre-election procedure aimed at maintaining transparency and voter accuracy.

Political Leaders and Activists Challenge EC

More than ten petitions were filed in the Supreme Court against the ECI order. Leading the charge was Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), a well-known electoral reform NGO.

Several opposition leaders also joined the petition, including:

RJD MP Manoj Jha

TMC MP Mahua Moitra

Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule

CPI leader D. Raja

SP's Harinder Singh Malik

Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Arvind Sawant

JMM's Sarfraz Ahmed

Dipankar Bhattacharya of CPI(ML)

These leaders demanded the quashing of the EC’s revision order, arguing it was politically motivated and poorly timed.

SC’s Verdict Clears the Air

After hearing all arguments, the bench held that the ECI’s mandate to revise electoral rolls is rooted in constitutional law and falls well within its powers. The court refused to interfere with the ECI's functioning, reaffirming the autonomy and authority of the election body in managing the democratic process.

What This Means for Bihar

With the SC’s endorsement, the ECI is expected to complete the voter list revision process on schedule, ensuring that eligible citizens are correctly represented in the upcoming elections. This decision also reinforces the independence of the Election Commission in conducting fair and periodic elections.

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Political Parties : తెలంగాణలో 13 రాజకీయ పార్టీలకు ఈసీ షాక్

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[azaadpakistan]

Big Decision of Supreme Court 

[nayakb]

Gyanesh Kumar: The New Chief Election Commissioner of India

The government of India has appointed Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), following the retirement of Rajiv Kumar. As the senior of the two Election Commissioners, Gyanesh Kumar will now lead the Election Commission of India (ECI) and play a pivotal role in overseeing the democratic process in the country. His tenure, which extends until January 26, 2029, is expected to be…

[politicalprism]

SC Refers Petition on Inclusion of Political Parties Under PoSH Act to Election Commission

The Supreme Court on Monday directed a petitioner, who sought the inclusion of political parties under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act), to first approach the Election Commission of India (ECI). The court emphasized that the ECI, which is responsible for the registration and regulation of political parties, is the appropriate forum to address this issue.

The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and Manmohan, noted that the ECI is the natural authority to handle grievances related to political parties. The court recorded the statement of senior counsel Shobha Gupta, representing petitioner Yogamaya MG, who confirmed that her client would approach the ECI and, if necessary, pursue other legal avenues if her concerns remained unresolved.

The petition, filed as a public interest litigation (PIL), argued that political parties should be included under the PoSH Act, citing their failure to comply with the law’s provisions, particularly the establishment of Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) to address sexual harassment complaints. The petition named several prominent political parties, including the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Trinamool Congress (TMC), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M), as respondents.

Gupta informed the court that the plea stemmed from the absence of a standardized grievance mechanism within political parties, leaving women vulnerable in political spaces. She argued that the lack of transparency, insufficient structures, and inconsistent implementation of ICCs have contributed to a culture that fails to prioritize women’s safety and empowerment.

The bench also referred to a previous Kerala High Court ruling, which declined to apply the PoSH Act to political parties, stating there was no employer-employee relationship in such entities. However, the petitioner sought a broader interpretation of the terms "workplace" and "employer" under the Act to include political parties, given their significant influence in Indian society.

The PIL highlighted specific lapses within political parties. The CPI(M) was noted to have ICCs with external members, while the BJP and Congress acknowledged inadequacies in their mechanisms, often routing complaints to disciplinary committees or state-level offices instead of dedicated ICCs. The AAP was flagged for its lack of transparency about existing grievance mechanisms. Additionally, the All-India Professional Congress, an affiliated body of Congress, was found to have an ICC, but it did not extend to the broader party framework.

The petition argued that these inconsistencies undermine the intent of the PoSH Act, contributing to a culture of impunity when addressing sexual harassment. It emphasized that the absence of a robust and transparent redressal mechanism within political parties leads to underreporting, varying levels of protection for victims, and a general tolerance of sexual harassment incidents

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Historic First for Jammu & Kashmir: Voting as a Union Territory Amidst Potential Hung Assembly

This is the first time Jammu & Kashmir has voted as a Union Territory after the removal of Article 370, which gave it special status. Other important parties in this election include the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the People's Conference, the Democratic Progressive Azad Party, and the Apni Party. Exit polls indicate that the results could lead to a hung assembly.

[niharranjannayak]

Trademark of Fevicol used by a company: Bombay High Court Imposes Rs 50 Lakh Costs On Company For Breaching Injunction Orders

The Bombay #High_Court on August 13 imposed a hefty cost of Rs 50 lakh on a company which used 'deceptively' similar #trademark of Fevicol and its range of products despite an injunction restraining the company from using anything similar to said trademark

Single-Judge #Justice Riyaz Chagla noted that the #petitioner in #breach of the #injunction_order continued to sell the disputed products.

The original defendant Kusum Puri Goswami, the owners of defendant company refused to accept the contention, that it had sold the company to one Rajinder Puri Goswami and thus, they cannot be held responsible for any disobedience of the High Court's July 13, 2017 injunction order.

Hon'ble Judge further refused to consider the 'justification' put forth by Rajinder Goswami and the now new company, that they were unaware of the July 13, 2017 order and also of the undertaking and consent terms signed by the parties, then, agreeing not to use the #impugned_trademark.

Therefore, the #bench_ordered the respondents to pay Rs 50 lakh to Pidilite, within four weeks of the instant order getting uploaded on the HC website.

#Cause_List: Pidilite Industries vs Premier Stationery Industries Pvt. Ltd. (#Contempt_Petition 28560 of 2024)

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[therutheruseithi]

ECI Moves to Delist 24 Inactive Political Parties in Tamil Nadu

In a sweeping effort to clean up electoral rolls and remove dormant entities, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated proceedings to delist 24 registered but unrecognised political parties in Tamil Nadu. The move comes as part of a broader national exercise targeting 345 such inactive parties across India.

According to the ECI, these parties have not contested any election in the past six years, raising questions about their legitimacy and continued existence. The Election Commission has instructed District Electoral Officers (DEOs) to serve show-cause notices to these parties, asking them to justify why they should not be removed from the official register.

Why Is the ECI Taking This Step?

The Election Commission, in its June 26 communication, noted that many of these parties, while registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, have availed significant benefits without fulfilling their primary responsibility: contesting elections.

These benefits include:

Tax exemptions under Section 13A of the Income Tax Act

Eligibility for recognition and reserved symbols

Allotment of common symbols during elections

Nomination of star campaigners

“Over time, a large number of political parties have been registered. However, many of these have not contested even a single election since 2019 and appear to have ceased to exist,” the ECI stated.

Who Are the Parties Being Targeted in Tamil Nadu?

Among the 24 inactive parties in Tamil Nadu facing delisting are:

Makkal Neethi Katchi

Tamil Nadu Peasants and Workers Party

Tamilaga Sthabana Congress

Interestingly, 14 of these parties have their headquarters located in Chennai, and two of them – All India Women Democratic Freedom Party and Mahabharat Mahajan Sabha – are registered in Kolathur, the Assembly constituency of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

Some party names have drawn public attention for their unusual or symbolic references. Examples include:

Appamma Makkal Kazhagam (translated: Father-Mother People Kazhagam)

Anna MGR Jayalalithaa Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam – a party name referencing three former Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu, attempting to symbolically align itself with both AIADMK and DMK legacies.

ECI’s Nationwide Clean-Up Drive

This move is part of a broader ECI effort to streamline the electoral ecosystem by identifying and removing non-performing political entities. Across India, 345 registered, unrecognised political parties have come under the scanner for not having contested any elections since 2019.

According to ECI guidelines, political parties must remain active participants in the democratic process to maintain their registered status. Failure to do so not only clogs the system but also leads to misuse of benefits such as tax exemptions and electoral privileges.

What Happens Next?

Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik confirmed that the DEOs have been instructed to send notices to the 24 parties in question. These parties will be asked to provide:

Proof of political activity

Explanation for not contesting elections

Clarification on current operational status

Failure to respond satisfactorily may result in delisting from the register of political parties maintained by the ECI.

Why This Matters

Delisting dormant parties is a crucial step in:

Maintaining electoral integrity

Preventing fraudulent misuse of political status

Ensuring transparency in public funding and campaign privileges

Streamlining symbol allocation and ballot design

In the past, some unrecognised parties have also been accused of being fronts for money laundering, illegal donations, or symbol trading. ECI’s proactive approach aims to curb such practices and ensure that only active and legitimate parties enjoy electoral privileges.

Conclusion

The ECI’s decision to act against inactive political parties in Tamil Nadu is part of a larger move toward a more transparent and accountable electoral system. As democracy evolves, so must the institutions that support it — and ensuring that political parties are active participants in the electoral process is a critical part of that evolution.

As Tamil Nadu heads toward future elections, this clean-up could help restore public trust and free up resources for parties that are genuinely engaged in the democratic process.

[azaadpakistan]

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