Page 2 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Delhi protests: SC to hear contempt plea against authorities on Sunday
According to the cause list of October 11 uploaded on the apex court website, the plea would come up for hearing before a bench of justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana
 "Delhi protests: SC to hear contempt plea against authorities on Sunday")
Tushar Gandhi, actor Imran Khan among 400 detained in Mumbai protests
The demonstrations were held at the August Kranti Maidan, Hutatma Chowk, and other locations
 "Tushar Gandhi, actor Imran Khan among 400 detained in Mumbai protests")
Form 6 row puts ECI's powers under Article 324 to the Supreme Court test
The Supreme Court's observation that it had not approved a modified Form 6 raises questions about the Election Commission's authority to impose additional voter enrolment requirements during SIR
 "Form 6 row puts ECI's powers under Article 324 to the Supreme Court test")
Over 500 detained, 2 cops injured in stone-pelting near Akashwani Bhawan
Around 25-30 protesters allegedly pelted stones at security personnel near Akashwani Bhawan after toppling barricades on Imtiaz Ali Marg, officials said
 "Over 500 detained, 2 cops injured in stone-pelting near Akashwani Bhawan")
Best of Opinion: Elon Musk should never get a satellite licence in India
From Starlink's security concerns and Maharashtra's drought politics to challenges facing Modi's third term and Shashi Tharoor's political branding, today's opinions examine a variety of issues
 "Best of Opinion: Elon Musk should never get a satellite licence in India")
Delhi protests: Can't use hammer to kill fly, says SC amid stringent curbs
The Supreme Court has directed authorities to avoid a blanket shutdown of transport services in Delhi amid a major security clampdown ahead of a protest seeking the CEC's resignation
 "Delhi protests: Can't use hammer to kill fly, says SC amid stringent curbs")
Amid reports of people filing bulk deletion requests, EC puts limits
The Election Commission has capped Form 7 applications to object to or seek deletion of voter names, aiming to curb bulk objections and ease the workload of election officials.
 "Amid reports of people filing bulk deletion requests, EC puts limits")
SC to hear Bengal SIR case on October 16 ahead of November municipal polls
The Supreme Court will consider prioritising appeals to restore deleted names and examine whether eligible voters with pending appeals can vote in November's municipal polls
Chirag Paswan urges Opposition to seek dialogue with CEC over SIR
Chirag Paswan urged Opposition parties to approach CEC Gyanesh Kumar through proper channels over the electoral roll revision, saying dialogue would be more effective than repeated protests.
 "Chirag Paswan urges Opposition to seek dialogue with CEC over SIR")
Oct 10 CJP protest: What are the rules for holding demonstrations in Delhi?
Delhi Police denied permission for the CJP's Jantar Mantar protest, citing late notice and public-order concerns. Here's what the Constitution and law say about the right to protest
 "Oct 10 CJP protest: What are the rules for holding demonstrations in Delhi?")
INDIA bloc to meet today, weigh fresh protests; CJP alleges leader detained
Opposition MPs are awaiting an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu over alleged voter deletions, while CJP has alleged that one of their leaders was detained ahead of its Oct 10 Delhi protest
 "INDIA bloc to meet today, weigh fresh protests; CJP alleges leader detained")
CISF deploys additional personnel for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Z+ security
Reinforcement was ordered on October 7 amid protests over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with extra personnel deployed at Kumar's residence and ECI office
 "CISF deploys additional personnel for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Z+ security")
INDIA bloc MPs to stage bigger protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today
The Cockroach Janta Party will hold a 'Chappal protest' in Bengaluru today over alleged voter deletions during SIR, ahead of its October 10 'Delhi Chalo' protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
 "INDIA bloc MPs to stage bigger protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today")
Rahul, Priyanka, other MPs detained during Delhi protest, released later
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders were detained in Delhi while protesting against the Election Commission and demanding action over electoral issues.
 "Rahul, Priyanka, other MPs detained during Delhi protest, released later")
Rahul, Priyanka, other MPs detained after being removed from protest site
Gandhi and other MPs and leaders were headed in buses to the Jantar Mantar protest site after they were stopped by the police from proceeding further
 "Rahul, Priyanka, other MPs detained after being removed from protest site")
Oppn MPs head for sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar after solidarity lunch
The opposition MPs said they were all united in their fight against this government and will raise the people's issues and "how their rights were being taken away" by protesting on the streets
 "Oppn MPs head for sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar after solidarity lunch")
SC to examine plea to recall split verdict on CEC, EC appointment law
SC agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its September 23 split verdict on whether challenges to the 2023 law governing CEC and EC appointments should go before a larger Constitution bench
Datanomics: How India measures up on electoral integrity, public trust
In the Perceptions of Electoral Integrity Index, India lagged behind seven other top global economies , excluding China and Russia
 "Datanomics: How India measures up on electoral integrity, public trust")
INDIA bloc protest: Rahul, Priyanka enter Akashvani Bhawan to reach ECI HQ
Security has remained tight around Parliament, Vijay Chowk and the Election Commission headquarters as Opposition MPs march against alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise
 "INDIA bloc protest: Rahul, Priyanka enter Akashvani Bhawan to reach ECI HQ")
SC seeks ECI reply on SIR decisions, says modified Form 6 not approved
Supreme Court declines interim suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, seeks responses on alleged unilateral SIR decisions and says it did not approve any modified Form 6