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Out of the 19 Appellate Tribunals set up by the Election Commission in March, only 16 remain functional, as three retired judges — Justice T.S. Sivagnanam, Justice Ranjit Bag and Justice Indrajit Chatterjee — have quit, citing various functional issues. Their positions remain vacant.
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The Supreme Court's decision to decline advancing the hearing of the plea regarding appeals against electoral roll exclusions is linked to the landmark judgment in the case of People's Union for Civil Liberties vs. Union of India (2003), which emphasized the importance of electoral roll accuracy and the need for timely disposal of appeals.
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Critically examine the implications of a large number of pending appeals in tribunals on the electoral process in a democratic country.
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How many Appellate Tribunals were set up by the Election Commission in March?
The Election Commission set up 19 Appellate Tribunals in March, aimed at resolving electoral disputes and appeals in a timely manner.
How many out of 19 Appellate Tribunals remain functional?
Only 16 out of 19 Appellate Tribunals remain functional, indicating a significant challenge in the effective functioning of the electoral dispute resolution mechanism.
How many voters in West Bengal will miss the bypolls due to pending appeals in tribunals?
Approximately 19,000 West Bengal voters will miss the bypolls due to their appeals remaining pending in tribunals.
Consider the following statements regarding Appellate Tribunals: 1. The Election Commission set up 19 Appellate Tribunals in April. 2. Only 16 out of 19 Appellate Tribunals remain functional. 3. All 19 Appellate Tribunals are fully staffed. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is false because the fact list states that the Election Commission set up 19 Appellate Tribunals in March, not April. Statement 2 is true because the fact list states that only 16 out of 19 Appellate Tribunals remain functional. Statement 3 is false because the fact list states that three retired judges have quit, leaving positions vacant.