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The results of India's general elections to constitute 18th Lok Sabha, held in April–June 2024 were announced on 4th and 5th June 2024. [1] The main contenders were two alliance groups of the Incumbent National Democratic Alliance (N.D.A) led by Bharatiya Janata Party; and the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A.) led by Indian National Congress.
In March 2024, the Supreme Court of India rejected a petition by the Congress party to end the usage of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and revert to paper ballots and manual counting, which was the system used in elections until the late 1990s, with the party citing risks of electoral fraud. [40]
A unanimous judgement by the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court of India strikes down the Electoral bond scheme, stating it to be unconstitutional, arbitrary and violation of right to information under article 19 of the Constitution. [31] A fire breaks out at a paint factory in Alipur, Delhi, resulting in 11 deaths and 4 injuries. [32]
The Supreme Court of India has held that where the enacted laws are silent or make insufficient provisions to deal with a given situation in the conduct of elections, the Election Commission has the residuary powers under the Constitution to act as appropriate.The first chief election Commissioner was Sukumar Sen.
Supreme Court justices are set to decide a series of blockbuster cases before the current term concludes at the end of June. Learn more on how SCOTUS justices voted.
The Supreme Court of India was constituted as per Chapter IV of Part V of the Constitution of India. The fourth Chapter of the Indian Constitution is " The Union Judiciary". Under this Chapter, the Supreme Court of India is vested with all Jurisdiction. As per Article 124, The Supreme Court of India had been Constituted and Established.
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