Supreme Court clarifies judicial review scope in delimitation matters: Kishorchandra vs. Union of India (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Scope of judicial review in matters of delimitation of constituencies. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Election Law. Case Name: Kishorchandra Chhanganlal Rathod vs. Union of India and Ors. [Judgment Date]: 23 July 2024 Date of the Judgment: 23 July […]
Supreme Court Refuses Stay on Election Commissioner Appointments Amidst Challenge to 2023 Act LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of the appointment process for Election Commissioners. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law – Election Law. Case Name: Dr. Jaya Thakur & Ors. vs. Union of India & Anr. [Judgment Date]: March 22, 2024 Date of the Judgment: March 22, 2024.
Supreme Court Directs Disclosure of Electoral Bond Data: Association of Democratic Reforms vs. Union of India (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Disclosure of Electoral Bond Data CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law/Election Law Case Name: Association of Democratic Reforms and Another vs. Union of India and Others [Judgment Date]: March 15, 2024 Date of the Judgment: March 15, 2024
Supreme Court Orders SBI to Disclose Electoral Bond Details Immediately Date of the Judgment: 11 March 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 195 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, Sanjiv Khanna, J, B R Gavai, J, J B Pardiwala, J, Manoj Misra, J Can a bank refuse to disclose information about electoral bonds, citing the need for
Supreme Court Dismisses SBI’s Plea for More Time on Electoral Bonds Data: State Bank of India vs. Association for Democratic Reforms (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State Bank of India (SBI) should be granted an extension to disclose details of electoral bonds as previously ordered by the Supreme Court. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation, Contempt
Supreme Court Upholds Election of Dasanglu Pul: Non-Disclosure of Deceased Husband’s Property Not a Substantial Defect (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether non-disclosure of a deceased spouse’s property in a nomination affidavit is a substantial defect under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. CASE TYPE: Election Law Case Name: Dasanglu Pul vs. Lupalum Kri Judgment Date:
Supreme Court Clarifies Disqualification and Governor Powers in Maharashtra Political Crisis Date of the Judgment: 11 May 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 441 Judges: Dr. Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI; MR Shah, J; Krishna Murari, J; Hima Kohli, J; Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J Can a Governor direct a floor test based on internal party disputes? The Supreme
Supreme Court Clarifies Governor’s Power and Tenth Schedule in Maharashtra Political Crisis LEGAL ISSUE: The extent of the Governor’s discretionary powers, the interpretation of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, and the powers of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in cases of political party splits. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, specifically concerning the powers of
Supreme Court Mandates Independent Panel for Election Commissioner Appointments Date of the Judgment: 2 March 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 151 Judges: K.M. Joseph, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy, C.T. Ravikumar, JJ. Can the Election Commission of India, the body responsible for overseeing free and fair elections, truly be independent if its members are solely appointed by
Supreme Court Upholds Disqualification for False Asset Declaration in Municipal Elections LEGAL ISSUE: Whether non-disclosure of assets by a candidate in municipal elections constitutes a corrupt practice leading to disqualification. CASE TYPE: Election Law Case Name: S. Rukmini Madegowda vs. The State Election Commission & Ors. Judgment Date: 14 September 2022 Date of the Judgment:
Supreme Court Directs Madhya Pradesh SEC to Hold Local Body Elections: Suresh Mahajan vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State Government can delay local body elections by citing ongoing delimitation or triple test compliance. CASE TYPE: Constitutional Law, Election Law Case Name: Suresh Mahajan vs. State of Madhya Pradesh & Anr.
Supreme Court Upholds Customary Law on Inheritance: Kaithuami vs. Ralliani (2022) Date of the Judgment: 26 April 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 438 Judges: L. Nageswara Rao, J., B.R. Gavai, J. Can customary laws override general inheritance principles? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning the Mizo Customary Law of
