‘Modi surname' remark: SC stays conviction of Rahul Gandhi; says person in public life expected to exercise caution in speeches

Aug 04, 2023

Rahul Gandhi was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment which disqualified him as an MP under the rigours of the Representation of People Act.

SC told promise of pre-poll freebies a corrupt practice under Representation of People Act

Nov 22, 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday was told that the promise of pre-election freebies by political parties is a corrupt practice and bribe under the...

BJP, Congress seeks more time to respond to EC notice regarding MCC violation

Apr 29, 2024

ECI has invoked Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act and held party presidents responsible, as a first step, to reign in...

'SIR be based on Sikkim Citizenship Order Act 1975 & Representation of the Sikkim Subject Act 1974': State BJP

Nov 01, 2025

The Sikkim State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has submitted a memorandum to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Election Department here, requesting an immediate initiation...

Assam opposition leaders move SC challenging delimitation method proposed by ECI

Jul 17, 2023

The petition also challenged Section 8A of the Representation of People Act, 1950 as per which the Election Commission is exercising its power in...

Delhi HC issues notice on plea challenging Atishi's election from Kalkaji

Mar 26, 2025

According to the petition, Atishi is accused of engaging in the corrupt practice of "bribery" as defined under Section 123(1)(A) of the Representation of...