Court Upholds 'First-Come-First-Serve' Criterion For Allotting Free Election Symbols To Unrecognised Parties: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal development, Naam Tamilar Katchi, an unrecognized political party, has filed a writ petition challenging certain provisions of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 before the Delhi High Court. The party, led by its president, Ms. Haripriya Padhmanabhan, sought relief against the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the writ petition numbered W.P.(C) 3162/2024. Background: Naam Tamilar Katchi, registered under Section 29A of the Representation…
