Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her statements during a Supreme Court hearing on the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. He said in the Rajya Sabha, “Trinamool is going to court to protect illegal immigrants.”
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to Priya Kapoor regarding the seizure of Sanjay Kapoor’s mobile phone in the ongoing family property and will dispute. The court is examining claims linked to digital records of the alleged will and has fixed the matter for further hearing on February 26.
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that West Bengal’s voter list revision was disrupted by violence, intimidation, and political pressure. It said officials could not perform their legal duties, even though the same process was peaceful in all other states.
Today, On 5th February, The Supreme Court will hear SCBA’s contempt plea on the shoe hurling incident after three weeks, with the Solicitor General set to examine draft guidelines. The CJI told the counsel, “Very well. You can take it at ease.”
The Delhi High Court rejected actor Rajpal Yadav’s final plea to avoid imprisonment in a cheque bounce case, refusing to hear him unless he surrendered first. Following the court’s order, Yadav told the bench he would surrender before Tihar Jail authorities later today.
Today, On 5th February, The Supreme Court lifted the ban on Anurag Singh Thakur from associating with the BCCI after hearing his plea seeking removal of the restriction imposed through paragraph 25(ii) of the 2017 order implementing the Lodha Committee reforms framework.
The Supreme Court of India has adjourned to February 9 the hearing on a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife challenging his detention under the National Security Act. The Centre has justified the detention citing security concerns and alleged role in last year’s Leh violence.
Today, On 5th February, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind told the Supreme Court that Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s January 27 ‘Miyan voters’ remark amounts to an aggravated form of hate speech, violating constitutional values of equality, fraternity, and secularism, demanding urgent judicial scrutiny.
Today, On 5th February, The Supreme Court criticised States for appointing acting police chiefs instead of sending timely DGP recommendations to the UPSC. It said delays harmed senior officers’ careers and asked the UPSC to approach the Court when States stall appointments.
Today, On 5th February, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party has approached the Supreme Court challenging the validity of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, alleging large-scale irregularities and seeking a direction for fresh polls to ensure a transparent, lawful and fair electoral process for the state.
