Why did you field criminals, SC asks political parties to explain

According to existing election laws, only those convicted of their crimes are barred from contesting any elections for six years

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed political parties to upload on their respective websites and social media platforms the details of pending criminal cases against candidates contesting on their party symbols, the reasons for selecting them, and for not giving a ticket to those without criminal antecedents.
 
It said these details should be published within 48 hours of the selection of the candidate or at least two weeks before the first date for filing of nominations, whichever is earlier.
 
"The political party concerned shall then submit a report of compliance with these directions with the Election Commission within