The Supreme Court issued notice today to K Babu, responding to a plea by CPI(M) leader M Swaraj challenging the election result of the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls. Swaraj alleges the use of religious symbols for votes by Babu, which the Kerala High Court rejected, citing lack of evidence. Babu is asked to respond to the plea.
On Tuesday (9th April): The Supreme Court questioned the Center’s stand on why states shouldn’t have authority to regulate industrial alcohol to prevent misuse. The matter, referred to a nine-judge bench in 2010, revolves around conflicting powers between the Center and states. The hearing remains inconclusive and will resume on April 16.