Poll panel moved to Supreme Court against Madras High Court observations over the reviewed COVID-19 reports. Keeping the prevailing situation in mind, Election Commission is singularly responsible for surge in coronavirus COVID-19 cases across the country. The poll panel has challeneged the Madras HC observation because of the failure to maintain COVID-19 protocols while contesting rallies and gatherings for promotion of party.

The poll panel’s appeal against the refusal of court to entertain its petition opposing the critical remarks. A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud on March 3 heard the remarks against the high court orders, told PTI. The Madras High Court had on April 26 castigated the ECI over the COVID-19 second wave in the country, holding it singularly responsible for the spread. It is “the most irresponsible institution” and may be booked under murder charges. The ECI allowing political parties to take out rallies and meetings had led to the spread of the pandemic, the court had said. In Chennai, the ECI’s counsel told the High Court that comments of murder charges against its officials and the institution being solely responsible for great damage caused and tarnished the poll body’s image.

In the meanwhile, the apex court made a call expecting a “degree of respect and restraint” since the remarks may have serious ramifications. Also, when the Election Commission of India moved the Madras High Court seeking to restrain the media from reporting its strong oral observations on the poll body’s role in conducting elections amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the plea is rejected by the high court.

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