Swearing in ceremony of Manohar Parrikar as Goa CM not to be stayed
Supreme Court: The special bench of Jagdish Singh Khehar, CJ and Ranjan Gogoi and R.K. Agrawal, JJ refused to stay the swearing
election
Appeal in the name of religion, caste or community of the candidate, his agent, opponent or voter is a corrupt practice
Supreme Court: Giving a 4:3 verdict, the 7-Judge Bench held that an appeal in the name of religion, race, caste, community or
Writ of Mandamus can be issued to regulate elections/functions of a society governed by Societies Registration Act, 1860 overlooking the provisions of the Act
Allahabad High Court: In a case before the Court where certain questions relating to the issue of the writ of mandamus commanding
Election petition against Sonia Gandhi dismissed, continues to remain an Indian citizen
Allahabad High Court: Dismissing an election petition with costs challenging the election of Mrs Sonia Gandhi to the Lok Sabha from Rae
Not necessary for anyone to change one’s name after embracing a different faith
Supreme Court: In a case where the election of the appellant was challenged on ground that he, being a Muslim, is not