Political Party to Publish entire Criminal History of Candidates

SC’s Verdict

  • Time Duration: It ordered political parties to submit compliance reports with the Election Commission of India within 72 hours or risk contempt of court action. It should mandatorily be published either within 48 hours of the selection of candidates or less than two weeks before the first date for filing of nominations, whichever is earlier.
  • Where to Publish: The information should be published in a local as well as a national newspaper as well as the parties’ social media handles.
  • What all Included: The published information on the criminal antecedents of a candidate should be detailed and include the ....
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