Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 13-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (C) No.35709/2026 filed by Swraj Vahini Association & Anr. against Election Commission of India & Ors.
- Origin: The SLP arose from a High Court order dated 07-09-2026 which declined to entertain a public‑interest writ petition (PIL No.2056/2026) filed in the Allahabad High Court.
- Background of writ: The writ petition was based on a news article reporting a sting operation alleging that office bearers of certain unrecognised political parties were selling party tickets for cash. The article was digitally signed by Arjun Bisht on 15-10-2026 14:56:47 IST (signature not verified).
- Prior complaints: The petitioner had already lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India on 24-06-2026 and sent a reminder on 22-07-2026 concerning the same issue.
- Court composition: Hon’ble Chief Justice, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Hon’ble Mrs. Justice V. Mohana.
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh, Adv.; Ms. Mukti Singh, Adv.; AOR Mr. Sanjay Kumar Pandey; Adv. Mr. Vinay Kumar; Adv. Mr. S Kumar.
- No counsel listed for respondents.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court disposed of the Special Leave Petition, granting the petitioner liberty to continue the representation and reminder already sent to the Election Commission of India.
- The Court expressed no doubt that the Election Commission will examine the issues raised and endeavour to address them.
- All pending applications, if any, were also disposed of.
Topics: Election Law, Public Interest Litigation