Election Commission of India Bars Volunteers from Pension Disbursement; High Court Dismisses PIL

In a recent development, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging an order issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The order, dated 30.03.2024 and bearing order No.437/AP/SOU3/2024, had barred volunteers from distributing cash benefits, including pensions, to eligible beneficiaries. The PIL, filed by Vanga Varalakshmi and two others, contested the ECI's decision, claiming that it led to significant disruption in pension…