Representation of the People's Act

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
10 Feb, 2026

SC message to States: Won’t allow impediment to SIR, Pg1

Supreme Court intervenes in West Bengal's electoral roll revision, ensuring fair process and extending scrutiny deadline amidst allegations of obstruction.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
9 Feb, 2026

EC: Only ERO, not micro observers, can accept or reject eligibility of electors, Pg6

EC clarifies EROs, not micro observers, hold authority in electoral roll revisions amid West Bengal controversy.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
7 Feb, 2026

Why micro observers in Bengal are at the heart of Mamata vs EC battle, Pg7

Mamata Banerjee challenges EC's micro-observers in Bengal's electoral roll revision, alleging bias and bypassing statutory authorities before Supreme court.

Representation of the People's ActGovernment Budgeting
3 Feb, 2026

Individual taxpayers biggest beneficiary of tax deductions claimed on political donations, Pg6

Tax deductions on political donations surge to ₹3,126 crore in FY25, individuals overtake corporates in claiming benefits.

Women and Women's OrganizationsRepresentation of the People's Act
29 Jan, 2026

Voters increasingly link their choices with policies, delivery, Pg9

Voter turnout stable, women's participation rises, and independent decision-making persists, showing resilience in India's electoral institutions.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
25 Jan, 2026

EC releases ‘logical discrepancies’ list following SC order, Pg11

Election Commission releases 'logical discrepancies' list of 1.25 crore West Bengal voters following Supreme Court order for public display.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
22 Jan, 2026

EC discretion during SIR is not unregulated power: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court emphasizes Election Commission's discretion in electoral roll revision must adhere to natural justice and prescribed procedures.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
22 Jan, 2026

EC power to hold SIR not unlimited, must be transparent, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court emphasizes transparency and natural justice in Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, limiting its powers.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
21 Jan, 2026

​Augean mess, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes as ECI's electoral roll 'cleaning' faces scrutiny over flawed processes and potential voter disenfranchisement across multiple states.

Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
20 Jan, 2026

Why SIR verification needs to be completely digitised, Pg9

Special Intensive Revision 2.0 triggers voter anxiety due to flawed execution and reliance on manual processes, needs complete digitization.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
14 Jan, 2026

SC questions EC on voter roll deletions, citizenship, Pg1

Supreme Court questions Election Commission on deletion of 6.5 crore names from voter rolls based on citizenship verification.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationRepresentation of the People's Act
14 Jan, 2026

Big mandates, bigger responsibilities: trends in elections, Pg9

Analysis reveals how initial strong electoral mandates for parties like Congress, AAP, and others often fade due to governance issues.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
8 Jan, 2026

​Letter against spirit, Pg6

Election Commission defends voter roll revision amid concerns over citizen harassment and eroding trust in electoral process.

Representation of the People's ActImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaScience and Technology in Everyday Life
8 Jan, 2026

AI in elections, electoral roll purity on table at EC global meet, Pg5

Election Commission to host global meet focusing on electoral roll purity, AI integration, and future of democracy.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
7 Jan, 2026

EC says it has constitutional duty to bar foreigners from voter rolls, Pg1

EC defends special electoral roll revision in Supreme Court, asserting constitutional duty to exclude foreigners from voter lists.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
7 Jan, 2026

EC power to verify citizenship flows from Constitution, poll panel tells SC, Pg1

EC defends power to verify citizenship for voter rolls, amidst Assam's 'vote theft' allegations during special revision.

Women and Women's OrganizationsRepresentation of the People's Act
6 Jan, 2026

SIR could roll back decades of progress in women's political participation, Pg13

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls leads to mass disenfranchisement of women, reversing decades of progress in political participation.

Parliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's Act
1 Jan, 2026

Descent into farce, Pg10

ECI's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls faces criticism for procedural chaos, inconsistencies, and potential disenfranchisement before key state elections.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
1 Jan, 2026

Before top court in 2026: Matters of religion, citizenship, liberty, Pg15

India's Supreme Court faces scrutiny over judicial conduct, Collegium transparency, and key cases involving religion, free speech, and citizenship in 2026.

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