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Delhi HC refuses to order fresh bar council polls amid allegation of malpractice

In its 85-page verdict, the Delhi HC bench directed that the vote counting should recommence with safeguards from where it stopped, pursuant to the Supreme Court’s May 18 order staying the counting.
Updated on Jun 07, 2026 06:27 am IST

SC junks plea challenging use of ballot papers in Punjab civic polls

The SEC earlier told the high court that the local body polls were being conducted through ballot papers as the EC failed to provide EVMs according to the schedule decided by it. (HT File)
Published on May 26, 2026 06:50 am IST

Punjab civic polls: ‘Too late for EVMs’, HC clears decks for ballot voting

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday dismissed a batch of public interest litigations (PILs) seeking the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) instead of ballot papers for the May 26 municipal elections in Punjab, holding that it was too late to interfere as the election process had reached an advanced stage.
Published on May 23, 2026 07:46 am IST

HC clears decks for ballot voting in Punjab municipal elections

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday dismissed PILs demanding polling for the May 26 municipal elections in the state by EVMs instead of ballot papers, ruling that it was too late in the day to interfere.
Published on May 22, 2026 04:20 pm IST

Civic body polls: EVMs sent from Raj: EC to HC; state poll panel opposes switch from ballot papers

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday told the Punjab and Haryana high court that requisite electronic voting machines (EVMs) for May 26 municipal elections in Punjab have been dispatched from Rajasthan and could reach Chandigarh/Mohali by Thursday night. (PTI File)
Published on May 22, 2026 06:20 am IST