SC to Centre: Appraise us of Law Commission reference on poll reforms

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to appraise it of the points of reference made to the Law Commission for suggesting plausible changes in legislations to ensure de-criminalisation of politics.

Justices R.M. Lodha and Shiva Kirti Singh asked Additional Solicitor General Paras Kuhad, appearing for the Centre, to file a copy of reference made to the law panel within two weeks.

The court was hearing a PIL filed by NGO Public Interest Foundation, which is seeking a ban on persons, charged with criminal offences, from contesting polls.