Lok Sabha Speaker's Role Clarified: 'Real Party' Recognition Vests with Election Commission Under 10th Schedule

Supreme Court to Deliver Judgment on Election Commission's SIR Powers Under Article 326

The Supreme Court is set to rule on the constitutional validity of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a crucial case testing the Commission's power to verify citizenship under Article 326. This verdict will define the boundaries of ECI's authority in ensuring electoral rolls contain only citizens.

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to Cover All States Except Assam, Deleted 5.58 Crore Electors (9.555%)

The Election Commission is set to announce the next phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a major break from the decades-old practice of annual summary revisions. This news is critical for understanding electoral reforms, citizenship verification debates, and the EC's constitutional powers, which are frequently tested in polity sections of all major exams.

SC Questions Neutrality of PM-Led Election Commissioner Appointments Panel Under 2023 Act

The Supreme Court has raised serious concerns about the independence of the Election Commission, questioning the neutrality of the appointment panel formed under the 2023 Act which replaced the CJI with a Cabinet Minister. This hearing is a direct challenge to the law that altered the selection committee mandated by the 2023 'Anoop Baranwal' judgment, touching upon the core 'basic structure' doctrine of free and fair elections.

Delimitation Commission's Role Under Article 81(2)(a) Clarified Amid 50% Seat Increase Debate Using 2011 Census Data

A constitutional expert clarifies the independent role of the Delimitation Commission and questions the government's move to use outdated 2011 Census data for a proposed uniform 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats. This directly impacts the 'One Person, One Vote' principle and the representation balance between states, a critical topic for Polity mains and prelims.

Election Commission Acts on 11,000 Social Media Posts, Mandates AI-Generated Content Labeling Under IT Act

The Election Commission has enforced the Model Code of Conduct and IT Act provisions by monitoring and taking action against over 11,000 social media posts during assembly elections. This highlights the evolving regulatory framework for digital campaigning, including new mandates for labeling AI-generated content to ensure electoral transparency.

106th Constitutional Amendment (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam) 2023: 33% Lok Sabha & Assembly Seats for Women, Yet Unimplemented

The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023, mandates 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. Despite unanimous passage over 30 months ago, its implementation is stalled pending delimitation post-Census, amidst debates on intersectionality and the 'Sarpanch Pati' phenomenon.

SC Questions 2023 CEC/EC Appointment Law, Excludes CJI from Committee Under Article 324(2) Framework

The Supreme Court is scrutinizing a 2023 law that changed the panel for appointing Election Commissioners, questioning if its own 2023 judgment was meant only as a temporary measure. This raises critical issues about judicial overreach, legislative intent under Article 324(2), and the neutrality of the Election Commission's composition.

Supreme Court Upholds ECI's SIR Exercise Under Article 324 for 51 Crore Voters, Includes Aadhaar as Proof

The Supreme Court has upheld the Election Commission's power to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls under Article 324, validating citizenship verification as a step towards free and fair elections. This ruling impacts the ongoing SIR covering 51 crore voters and clarifies the ECI's limited role, where final citizenship determination rests with the central government.