SIR 2025: Electoral Roll Revision Guidelines for 12 States and UTs
Guidelines for the SIR 2025 across 12 States and Union Territories, covering voter verification, claims, objections, and final roll preparation before upcoming elections.
ECI
‘Supreme Court’s decision in 2018 not given effect till now’; Allahabad HC seeks ECI’s affidavit on not publishing verification reports of candidates’ asset disclosure forms
“Prima facie, the ECI appears to be the statutory body which should put the verification report as received from the CBDT in the public domain, especially as the correspondence has taken place between the two authorities in this regard.”
ECI introduces new SOPs for real-time tracking & delivery of Electoral Cards in 15 days of change in electoral rolls
In continuation of the various measures undertaken by the ECI for the convenience of voters, new Standard Operating Procedures have been introduced to ensure real-time tracking and faster delivery of Electoral Cards to voters.
ECI streamlines Tech-Driven System for Index Cards and Statistical Reports Post-Elections
ECI introduced the Index Card to promote accessibility of data at the constituency level for all stakeholders and disseminate across multiple dimensions to avoid delays in data availability and dissemination.
ECI all set to revamp VTR sharing process
The new system aims to link ECINET and VTR apps to ensure faster updation of voter turnout percentage trends
Know Thy Judge | Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale: A stalwart jurist’s journey from Nippani to the Supreme Court of India
Justice Prasanna B. Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the Supreme Court of India is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance. This article delves into the life and career of this eminent jurist, shedding light on his achievements and
[Lok Sabha Election 2024] Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea seeking directions to ECI to conduct re-polling in Bihar’s Munger parliamentary constituency
The plea was filed for repolling in several booths of the Munger Parliamentary constituency in Bihar.
[Lok Sabha Elections 2024] Supreme Court refuses to direct ECI to disclose final data of voter turnout and votes polled in all polling stations
The application by ADR was filed considering the controversy surrounding the substantial increase in the final voter turnout announced by ECI for the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections, 2024 as compared to initial estimate announced on the voting day.
[Lok Sabha Elections 2024] Supreme Court dismisses petition praying to direct ECI to take action against PM Modi and Anurag Thakur for alleged hate speeches
This petition has been filed by Emani Anantha Satyanarayana Sarma, former IAS Officer and Trilochan Sastry, former IIM Dean.
Supreme Court temporarily allows Ajit Pawar faction to use Clock symbol for elections; Directs ECI to recognise Sharad Pawar with new symbol
The Nationalist Congress Party split into two factions in July 2023, after a rebellion by the Ajit Pawar group, that supports the ruling Eknath Shinde Government in Maharashtra
[Electoral Bond Case] Supreme Court directs SBI to disclose EB unique numbers revealing link between donors and political parties
On 12-03-2024, SBI has furnished the electoral bonds details to the Election Commission of India in compliance with the court’s order. Subsequently, on 14-03-2024 ECI uploaded the electoral bonds data supplied by SBI on its official website.
Supreme Court dismisses SBI plea for extension of time to furnish information relating to Electoral Bonds; Directs disclosures by March 12
Supreme Court has directed Election Commission of India to compile the information and publish the details in its official website no later by 15-03-2024 by 5 PM.
‘Not in good taste’; Delhi High Court directs ECI to decide on Rahul Gandhi’s ‘false & vilifying speech’ case within 8 weeks
“Though the statements in the speech made by Rahul Gandhi, if true, are not in good taste, yet the Election Commission of India is examining the matter.”
Retired IAS Officer, Anup Chandra Pandey appointed as Election Commissioner
Appointment of Election Commissioner President of India, appoints Shri Anup Chandra Pandey, IAS (Retd.) (UP: 1984) as the Election Commissioner in the
ECI’s order concerning intended ‘political content’ in Electronic Media; PM Modi’s Biopic not to be released during operation of MCC
Election Commission of India: Since the General Elections to 17th Lok Sabha, 2019 were announced on 10-03-2019, the Model Code of Conduct