EC can’t monopolise voter awareness campaigns: SC; sets aside order denying permission to civil society

The Supreme Court said the Election Commission cannot monopolise voter awareness campaigns, setting aside the Rajasthan State Election Commission’s order denying permission to a civil society group led by Aruna Roy. The bench directed the state poll body to reconsider its request within 48 hours for campaigning ahead of the final phase of Panchayati Raj elections on November 14.