Representation Of People Act

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Set up courts to fast track cases against legislators: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court gave the centre a timeline of six weeks to submit the scheme for setting up special fast-track courts along with the costs

1 min read2 Nov 2017
Politics

PR firms being used to shape public opinion on social media: Election Commission

Election commissioner O.P. Rawat flags the use of PR firms by parties to shape public opinion on social media, says the poll panel is formulating a policy to address the issue

3 min read19 Aug 2017
Politics

Political parties need to file audited returns by December every year to avail tax benefit: Govt

Donations to political parties via electoral bonds will be confidential, and the donor's identity not to be disclosed, said revenue secretary Hasmukh Adhia

2 min read2 Feb 2017
Politics

SC dismisses plea against PM Modi over 2012 election affidavit

A bench headed by justice J. Chelameswar rejected the plea filed by an Ahmedabad resident

1 min read17 Oct 2015
Politics

Parties back govt in assertion of executive supremacy

Major political parties support amendments aimed at overturning two recent Supreme Court verdicts

2 min read14 Aug 2013
Politics

Govt for ban on publishing exit poll results until voting is over

Govt for ban on publishing exit poll results until voting is over

2 min read9 Oct 2008