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Pak Woman, Son Arrested In Karnataka For Hiding Nationality In Documents
A criminal case has been filed against the two under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Foreigners Act, and the Representation of the People Act
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Supreme Court Rejects Plea Challenging Validity Of Law That Led To Voting Machines
Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the constitutional validity of a provision of the Representation of the People Act, which had led to the introduction of electronic voting machines (EVMs) instead of ballot papers for polls in the country.
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People Winning More Than 1 Seat Forcing A Bypoll Should Be Fined: Poll Body
Reviving a nearly two-decade-old proposal, the Election Commission has made a fresh push for amending the law to bar people from contesting from more than one seat.
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Electoral Bond Scheme Allows "Institutionalised Corruption": Kapil Sibal
Congress leader Kapil Sibal today attacked the ruling BJP and said they have institutionalised corruption by facilitating political funding through electoral bonds.
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Centre's Reply Sought On Plea Over Parties With Religious Connotation
The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Centre to file a response to a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Election Commission (EC) to review political parties having names with religious connotation and those using symbols similar to that of the national flag.
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Centre To Amend Election Law, NRIs May Get To e-Vote. By When? Asks Supreme Court
In a major relief to Non-Resident Indians or NRIs keen to be part of the electoral process in their home country, the government today told the Supreme Court that it is ready to amend the election law to allow them to cast their vote through e-voting without having to fly from their respective countries.
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UP Elections 2017: State BJP Chief Keshav Maurya Booked For Violating Model Code Of Conduct
BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit chief Keshav Prasad Maurya has been charged with violating the Model Code of Conduct, which is in place in the state in view of the Assembly polls. An FIR has been filed against him in this regard.
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Publication Of Exit Polls Violation Of Laws: Election Commission
The Election Commission today took cognizance of reports on conduct of exit polls by an organisation and its publication by a daily, saying it is in violation of poll laws as assembly polls are still on.
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Election Commission Reaches Out To Overseas Indians To Encourage Voting
Out of nearly 11.4 million non-resident Indians across the globe, only 16,000 are registered as 'overseas Indian voters' in the country.
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Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Life Ban For Convicted Netas
Delhi High Court today issued notice to the Centre on a public suit seeking to declare as unconstitutional certain provisions of the Representation of Peoples Act that allow a convicted person to contest elections six years after their conviction.
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No Plan To Allow Undertrials Cast Vote: Government
The government today said it has no plan to amend the law to allow undertrials cast their vote.
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Election Commission to Push Multiple Cut-Off Dates Proposal to Enrol Voters
Unfazed by legal hurdles in its plan to register young citizens as voters as soon as they turn 18, the Election Commission (EC) has decided to approach the government to push its proposal to have multiple cut-off dates to enrol voters.
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Bihar Polls: Election Commission Wants a Copy of Election Manifestos
Days before the first phase of Bihar polls, the Election Commission has reminded political parties of the guidelines to be followed while drafting election manifestos and have also asked them to provide it with a copy of the document soon after it has been released.
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Parliament Clears Bill to Repeal 36 Redundant Laws
Seeking to clear the statute books of antiquated laws, Parliament today cleared a bill to repeal 36 redundant Acts, including one which amends the marriage laws.
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Pak Woman, Son Arrested In Karnataka For Hiding Nationality In Documents
A criminal case has been filed against the two under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Foreigners Act, and the Representation of the People Act
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Supreme Court Rejects Plea Challenging Validity Of Law That Led To Voting Machines
Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the constitutional validity of a provision of the Representation of the People Act, which had led to the introduction of electronic voting machines (EVMs) instead of ballot papers for polls in the country.
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People Winning More Than 1 Seat Forcing A Bypoll Should Be Fined: Poll Body
Reviving a nearly two-decade-old proposal, the Election Commission has made a fresh push for amending the law to bar people from contesting from more than one seat.
-
Electoral Bond Scheme Allows "Institutionalised Corruption": Kapil Sibal
Congress leader Kapil Sibal today attacked the ruling BJP and said they have institutionalised corruption by facilitating political funding through electoral bonds.
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Centre's Reply Sought On Plea Over Parties With Religious Connotation
The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Centre to file a response to a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Election Commission (EC) to review political parties having names with religious connotation and those using symbols similar to that of the national flag.
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Centre To Amend Election Law, NRIs May Get To e-Vote. By When? Asks Supreme Court
In a major relief to Non-Resident Indians or NRIs keen to be part of the electoral process in their home country, the government today told the Supreme Court that it is ready to amend the election law to allow them to cast their vote through e-voting without having to fly from their respective countries.
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UP Elections 2017: State BJP Chief Keshav Maurya Booked For Violating Model Code Of Conduct
BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit chief Keshav Prasad Maurya has been charged with violating the Model Code of Conduct, which is in place in the state in view of the Assembly polls. An FIR has been filed against him in this regard.
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Publication Of Exit Polls Violation Of Laws: Election Commission
The Election Commission today took cognizance of reports on conduct of exit polls by an organisation and its publication by a daily, saying it is in violation of poll laws as assembly polls are still on.
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Election Commission Reaches Out To Overseas Indians To Encourage Voting
Out of nearly 11.4 million non-resident Indians across the globe, only 16,000 are registered as 'overseas Indian voters' in the country.
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Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Life Ban For Convicted Netas
Delhi High Court today issued notice to the Centre on a public suit seeking to declare as unconstitutional certain provisions of the Representation of Peoples Act that allow a convicted person to contest elections six years after their conviction.
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No Plan To Allow Undertrials Cast Vote: Government
The government today said it has no plan to amend the law to allow undertrials cast their vote.
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Election Commission to Push Multiple Cut-Off Dates Proposal to Enrol Voters
Unfazed by legal hurdles in its plan to register young citizens as voters as soon as they turn 18, the Election Commission (EC) has decided to approach the government to push its proposal to have multiple cut-off dates to enrol voters.
-
Bihar Polls: Election Commission Wants a Copy of Election Manifestos
Days before the first phase of Bihar polls, the Election Commission has reminded political parties of the guidelines to be followed while drafting election manifestos and have also asked them to provide it with a copy of the document soon after it has been released.
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Parliament Clears Bill to Repeal 36 Redundant Laws
Seeking to clear the statute books of antiquated laws, Parliament today cleared a bill to repeal 36 redundant Acts, including one which amends the marriage laws.
