Supreme Court to hear challenge against India's election rule amendments limiting public access to election materials.

The Supreme Court will hear a case on January 15 filed by senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh challenging recent amendments to India's Conduct of Election Rules. The amendments restrict public access to election materials, including CCTV footage, unless specified by the Election Commission of India. Ramesh argues that the commission cannot unilaterally amend rules without public consultation, claiming it undermines transparency in elections.

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