SC Asks ECI To Decide On Plea To Stop Political Parties From Fielding Candidates With Criminal Cases [Read Order]

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Election Commission of India to take a decision on a a plea seeking to restrain political parties from fielding candidates with serious criminal antecedents. The bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde and Justice BR Gavai further directed the Commission to pass a reasoned order, within three months. "The petitioner's representation dated...