Supreme Court says can't contest polls from jail: Ruling open to misuse?

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Supreme Court says can't contest polls from jail: Ruling open to misuse?

A landmark Supreme Court order today states that anyone in jail or police custody, even if not charged with a crime, cannot contest elections. But is this a fair order? Can it work or will it be misused by political rivals? We debate.

Court bans caste rallies, but will this stop caste-based politics?

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court bans caste-based rallies by political parties in Uttar Pradesh. But will this really stop caste-based politics in India? We debate.

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