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AAP MLA Vijender Garg celebrates after Delhi High Court ruling in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Loose talk about poll body unwarranted

The Office of Profit row over the disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs has caused major ‘embarrassment’ to The Election Commission of India.

01 Apr 2018 3:34 AM

In a major blow to the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi, the Election Commission (EC) on January 18 recommended disqualification of 20 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs for holding 'office of profit'. (Photo: File)

Office of profit case: Delhi HC sets aside disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

With the relief granted to 20 AAP lawmakers by Delhi High Court, the Election Commission will now re-hear office of profit case.

23 Mar 2018 2:53 PM

The office of profit petition was filed in the EC by one Prashant Patel against 21 MLAs of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party. (Photo: File)

Office of profit case: Disqualified AAP MLAs withdraw earlier plea against EC

As there was no opposition from other side, court 'dismissed as withdrawn' the MLAs earlier plea challenging EC's June 23, 2017 decision.

24 Feb 2018 5:07 PM

The 20 MLAs, submitted before the bench that the Election Commission (EC) did not consider the aspect of what benefits they had derived while ruling that they held offices of profit. (Photo: PTI)

Disqualified AAP MLAs in Delhi HC deny receiving any perks

Eight MLAs had entered a plea in the HC against their disqualification, while the remaining 12 MLAs approached the court on Wednesday.

09 Feb 2018 1:16 PM

In a blow to Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party, the EC on Januray 19 recommended disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs for holding office of profit which was also accepted by President Ram Nath Kovind. (Photo: PTI/File)

Axed AAP MLAs given ‘ample time’ to come clean, but didn’t: EC to Delhi HC

The Delhi HC had asked the EC to state the factual aspects behind its decision to disqualify the 20 AAP MLAs.

04 Feb 2018 10:34 AM

The petitions were filed by eight AAP MLAs challenging the Centre's notification, disqualifying 20 of them for holding office of profit. (Photo: PTI)

AAP MLAs' disqualification: Delhi HC shifts plea to division bench

The court also extended its Jan 24 order restraining the EC from issuing any notification announcing by-elections.

29 Jan 2018 5:40 PM

AAP MLAs' counsel told the court that since Prez has accepted EC recommendation and issued a notification disqualifying them, their plea has become infructuous. (Photo: AFP)

AAP MLAs withdraw petition from Delhi High Court seeking stay on disqualification

AAP MLA's counsel told court that he will file an appeal after examining President's order disqualifying 20 MLAs in office of profit case.

22 Jan 2018 5:46 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind accepts EC view, disqualifies 20 MLAs

AAP faces huge setback, party calls action ‘unconstitutional... dangerous for democracy’

22 Jan 2018 12:46 AM

The AAP MLAs were appointed parliamentary secretaries and their appointment was described as them holding offices of profit by a petitioner. (Photo: File)

Kejriwal says 'God's miracle after disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

After 20 MLAs were disqualified for holding office of profit the win from 3 years ago has helped AAP keep power in the Assembly.

21 Jan 2018 9:28 PM

Sinha also meted out inspiring words to by saying, 'Remember, when the going gets tough the tough get going.' (Photo: File)

Shatrughan Sinha, Yashwant Sinha support AAP over office of profit row

'Politics of vendetta or politics of vested interests just don’t last long. Don’t worry, be happy,' Shatrughan Sinha tweeted.

21 Jan 2018 9:22 PM

Sisodia said the latest attempt by the EC is another move by the Centre to deter AAP from pursuing the path of honest politics. (Photo: File)

AAP not given chance to speak, President's intervention required: Sisodia

Sisodia also alleged that his government is being deliberately targeted for the 'honest work' they have been doing in Delhi.

20 Jan 2018 7:11 PM

AAP boss Arvind Kejriwal, however, maintained a stoic silence throughout Friday, which he broke only later in the evening with a tweet. (Photo: File)

Truth will win in the end: Kejriwal on EC office of profit controversy

The AAP chief also said that God will assist a person who works for the development of the society and the world at large.

20 Jan 2018 4:44 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: File/PTI)

Election Commission tells President to disqualify 20 AAP MLAs

Poll panel says they held office-of-profit; no threat to Kejriwal government.

20 Jan 2018 1:17 AM

In 2015, soon after AAP swept the Delhi elections, Kejriwal had appointed 21 legislators as parliamentary secretaries. (Photo: File)

Delhi HC denies interim relief to 20 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

The recommendation has been sent to the President for his nod and will lead to by-polls in Delhi.

19 Jan 2018 2:35 PM

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