New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- A former judge, Justice (retired) SN Dhingra has moved the High Court to file a public interest litigation (PIL) against the 'corrupt practices' of the major political parties ahead of Delhi assembly elections.

In the PIL, he has sought directions to the Election Commission of India to frame rules for political parties over promises linked to monetary benefit schemes, to conduct an inquiry into "corrupt practices and illegal data collection", and to strengthen monitoring mechanisms to prevent violation of electoral laws.

He has also urged HC to direct three national parties to "cease and desist from collecting personal and electoral data of voters under false pretence" and that they are directed to not share and use...