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Minister Nitesh Rane faces 38 FIRs; at least one serious offence against one-third in Maharashtra cabinet
December 17, 2024 6:55 pm
An analysis of the affidavits filed by the 288 winning candidates in the recently concluded Maharashtra elections by The Indian Express reveals that 120 of them, across parties, have serious cases pending against them.
When is a moveable asset ‘sizable’ enough to declare? It depends, says Supreme Court
April 11, 2024 11:29 am
Election candidates also have a right to privacy. They need not lay out their whole lives for voters to examine, the top court has ruled. But what if you have a watch? The SC has the answer.
What is a 'corrupt act' according to the Representation of People Act, 1951?
February 23, 2023 7:10 am
The Supreme Court observed that no one in India votes for a candidate based on their educational qualifications. Thus, providing false information about a candidate's educational qualifications cannot amount to a "corrupt act".
The problem with cherry-picking facts from history
April 26, 2022 6:32 pm
Narayani Gupta writes: Selective reading of historical events produces half-truths, tailored narratives
NRI vote: Centre to introduce Bill to amend Representation of the People Act
November 11, 2017 6:59 am
The poll panel had said the move to allow NRIs to use proxy voting would require changes either in the Representation of the People Act or in the rules made under the Act.
‘Fake votes’ tweet: Delhi BJP sends notice to Kejriwal
October 29, 2014 2:37 am
The party unit has demanded Rs 5 crore as damages.
Govt declares holiday on April 10
April 08, 2014 1:51 am
Any contravention of the above provisions by an employer is punishable under the relevant sections of the RP Act.
SC orders completion of trial of all sitting MPs, MLAs within year of framing charges
March 10, 2014 2:05 pm
The offences for which such trials need to be concluded within a year of framing charges are those specified under the Representation of People Act.
Delhi High Court issues notices to Kejriwal, Bharti over exceeding poll expense limit
January 28, 2014 1:30 pm
The courts asked the AAP leaders to file their responses within four weeks and fixed the matters for hearing on February 25.
Andhra CM may be behind new party move
January 23, 2014 10:33 am
Earlier, actor-turned-politician K Chiranjeevi also registered his Praja Rajyam Party discreetly with an anonymous public notice.
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