Tripura High Court Urges Online Nomination Amendments

The Tripura High Court advised the Election Commission to amend laws to enable electronic filing of nomination papers for candidates contesting elections, citing the need for digital advancement and the rising criminalization in politics. Despite petitions from opposition parties like Congress and CPI(M), the Court declined to direct the State Election Commission to accept online nominations, stating the absence of statutory provisions. Instead, the Court directed authorities to provide security to candidates submitting nominations in person. The Court emphasized that online nomination filing could enhance the Election Commission's duty to uphold the integrity of elections and ensure fairness, suggesting it as a crucial step in the democratic process.