Subramanian Swamy vs Election Commission Of India Thr.Sec

The Supreme Court addressed the challenge to paragraph 10A of the Symbols Order, asserting that it violates Article 14 of the Constitution of India by imposing unreasonable restrictions on political parties' recognition criteria. The Court held that the provisions of the Symbols Order must align with the principles of equality and non-discrimination as enshrined in Article 14, thereby ensuring that the electoral process reflects the diverse will of the electorate. The Court ultimately directed the Election Commission to reconsider the criteria for party recognition in light of these constitutional principles.