Representation of the People Act, 1951

Supreme Court settles the maintainability of writ petition challenging the decision of Ethics Committee: Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh vs. Bihar Legislative Council (2025) INSC 264 (25 February 2025)

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Date of the Judgment: 25 February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 264 Judges: Surya Kant, J., Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, J. Can a legislative body’s decision to expel a member be challenged in court? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh vs. Bihar Legislative Council. The court […]

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Interim Bail for Election Canvassing: Supreme Court Addresses the Issue in Mohd. Tahir Hussain vs. State of NCT of Delhi (2025)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: January 22, 2025 Judges: Pankaj Mithal, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. Can an accused person in jail be granted interim bail to campaign for an election? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in the case of Mohd. Tahir Hussain vs. State of NCT of Delhi. This judgment explores

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Supreme Court Upholds Election Petition: Challenge to Non-Disclosure of Assets in Manipur Assembly Elections (2024)

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Supreme Court Upholds Election Petition: Kimneo Haokip Hangshing vs. Kenn Raikhan & Ors. (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an election petition can be dismissed at the threshold for non-compliance with the requirements of Section 83 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, specifically regarding the disclosure of assets and allegations of corrupt practices. CASE TYPE:

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Supreme Court Upholds Election of Karikho Kri: Non-Disclosure of Assets Not Always Fatal

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Supreme Court Upholds Election of Karikho Kri: Non-Disclosure of Assets Not Always Fatal Date of the Judgment: April 9, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 289 Judges: Aniruddha Bose, J. and Sanjay Kumar, J. Is every non-disclosure of assets by a candidate in an election a ground to invalidate their win? The Supreme Court of India recently

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Supreme Court Dismisses Election Petition for Lack of Material Facts: Karim Uddin Barbhuiya vs. Aminul Haque Laskar (2024)

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Supreme Court Dismisses Election Petition for Lack of Material Facts: Karim Uddin Barbhuiya vs. Aminul Haque Laskar (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an election petition can be dismissed for not stating material facts and full particulars of corrupt practices. CASE TYPE: Election Law Case Name: Karim Uddin Barbhuiya vs. Aminul Haque Laskar & Ors. [Judgment Date]:

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Electoral Bond Scheme Unconstitutional: Supreme Court Upholds Voter’s Right to Information in Landmark Judgment (2024)

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Electoral Bond Scheme Unconstitutional: Supreme Court Upholds Voter’s Right to Information (2024) Date of the Judgment: 15 February 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 113 Judges: Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, CJI, B R Gavai J, J B Pardiwala J, Manoj Misra J Can the government keep secret who is funding political parties? The Supreme Court of India

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Supreme Court Upholds Election Petition: K. Babu vs. M. Swaraj (2024)

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Supreme Court Upholds Election Petition: K. Babu vs. M. Swaraj (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether non-compliance with High Court rules regarding the number of copies of an election petition warrants its dismissal. CASE TYPE: Election Law Case Name: K. Babu vs. M. Swaraj and others [Judgment Date]: 12 February 2024 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 12

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Stay on Conviction in UP Gangsters Act Case: Afjal Ansari vs. State of UP (2023) INSC 1071

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Stay on Conviction in UP Gangsters Act Case: Afjal Ansari vs. State of UP (2023) INSC 1071 LEGAL ISSUE: Suspension of conviction under Section 389(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC). CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, specifically related to the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. Case

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Supreme Court Directs Expeditious Trial of Criminal Cases Against MPs and MLAs (2023) INSC 991

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Supreme Court Directs Expeditious Trial of Criminal Cases Against MPs and MLAs (2023) INSC 991 LEGAL ISSUE: Monitoring and expediting criminal trials against sitting and former Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs). CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (Criminal) Case Name: Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay vs. Union of India & Anr. [Judgment Date]:

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Supreme Court Upholds Election of Dasanglu Pul: Non-Disclosure of Deceased Husband’s Property Not a Substantial Defect (2023)

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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:

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Supreme Court Dismisses Election Petition for Lack of Material Facts: Senthilbalaji vs. A.P. Geetha (2023)

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Supreme Court Dismisses Election Petition for Lack of Material Facts: Senthilbalaji vs. A.P. Geetha (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an election petition can be dismissed for failing to provide material facts regarding allegations of corrupt practices. CASE TYPE: Election Law Case Name: Senthilbalaji V. versus A.P. Geetha & Ors. Judgment Date: 19 May 2023 Date of

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Supreme Court Upholds Election: Failure to Disclose Spouse’s Foreign Income Not Material Defect in Election Law (04 May 2023)

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Supreme Court Upholds Election: Failure to Disclose Spouse’s Foreign Income Not Material Defect Date of the Judgment: 04 May 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 419 Judges: Justice Ajay Rastogi and Justice Bela M. Trivedi Can an election be invalidated because a candidate did not disclose their spouse’s foreign income tax details? The Supreme Court of India

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