“The present Writ Petition is being filed invoking the extraordinary power of this Hon’ble Court under Article 32 of the Constitution of India seeking the protection of the right of the candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party, West Bengal to enable them to collect and deposit the nomination forms and to participate in the Panchayat Elections which are scheduled for 01.05.2018, 03.05.2018 and05.05.2018 in the State of West Bengal”, the petition said. … [Read more...] about SC Agrees To Hear WB BJP’s Complaint That TMC “Not Allowing Them To File Panchayat Poll Nominations” [Read Petition]
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West Bengal Panchayat Polls: When SC Became BJP Vs Mamata Govt Battle Zone [With Courtroom Exchange]
When Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi appearing for West Bengal BJP demanded an order for deployment of paramilitary forces for peaceful polls, Senior lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi for Mamata-led TMC government countered: “The question is who is fomenting trouble. They themselves (BJP workers) are creating trouble and asking for paramilitary forces. That is the truth and nothing else.” … [Read more...] about West Bengal Panchayat Polls: When SC Became BJP Vs Mamata Govt Battle Zone [With Courtroom Exchange]
West Bengal Panchayat Polls:SC Rejects BJP Plea; Asks Candidates To Approach State Election Commission
In a blow to West Bengal BJP, the Supreme Court today said it will not interfere with the Panchayat Poll process and preparations but gave all the party candidates to approach the State Election Commission with their grievances and complaints against the ruling TMC. … [Read more...] about West Bengal Panchayat Polls:SC Rejects BJP Plea; Asks Candidates To Approach State Election Commission
Panchayat Polls: SC Refuses To Hear W Bengal BJP’s Plea Against State Election Commission
“We are seeking protection of the right of our candidates to enable them to collect and deposit the nomination forms and participate in the panchayat elections, scheduled to be held on May 1, May 3 and May 5. State Election Commission on Monday (April 9) announced that the last date of for the nominations has been extended by one day while acknowledging the fact that several complaints were received regarding candidates being obstructed from filing nominations”, the party said … [Read more...] about Panchayat Polls: SC Refuses To Hear W Bengal BJP’s Plea Against State Election Commission
SC Closes ‘Perjury’ Proceedings Initiated By MP HC Against BJP MP From Ujjain [Read Judgment]
It also referred to recent decision in Amarsang Nathaji v Hardik Harshadbhai Patel, wherein it was held that mere fact that a person made a contradictory statement in a judicial proceeding was not by itself always sufficient to justify prosecution under Sections 199 and 200 of Indian Penal Code. … [Read more...] about SC Closes ‘Perjury’ Proceedings Initiated By MP HC Against BJP MP From Ujjain [Read Judgment]
