Delhi High Court dismisses petition for virtual campaigning for arrested political leaders.

Delhi High Court dismisses petition to allow arrested political leaders to campaign virtually for Lok Sabha polls, citing it as "highly adventurous" and against fundamental principles of law. The court stated that courts do not make policy decisions and that it is for Parliament to decide such issues. The dismissal comes after a plea sought direction for the Election Commission of India to develop a mechanism allowing political leaders and candidates to campaign virtually with reasonable restrictions.

May 01, 2024
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