NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court, on Monday, January 27, 2025, announced that it would appoint an independent observer for the Chandigarh mayoral election scheduled for January 30.
In a recent press conference on January 26, 2025, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Sudhanshu Trivedi made sharp comments ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections, targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leadership. He also expressed pride in the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to return Tahwwar Rana, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India.
NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, January 21, the Supreme Court dismissed petitions filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) seeking to cancel the bail granted to Chhagan Bhujbal, former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and current NCP MLA, and his nephew Sameer Bhujbal. The case is linked to allegations of money laundering in the Maharashtra Sadan scam.
The Delhi High Court, On January 9, 2025 led by Justice Jyoti Singh, questioned the maintainability of a petition by Vijay Kumar challenging the AAP’s promise of a monthly stipend for women before the assembly elections. The petitioner argued the announcement was misleading. The petitioner had also reported this to the Election Commission, seeking urgent action.
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The Supreme Court on December 9, disposed of a PIL seeking to apply the POSH Act to political parties, directing the petitioner to approach the Election Commission first. Concerns over political parties’ compliance with ICC establishment were raised. The petition requested mandates for compliance and employee status for political party affiliates under the POSH Act.
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The Enforcement Directorate informed the Delhi High Court that it has secured the necessary sanction to prosecute former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the 2021 Delhi Excise Policy. Kejriwal’s counsel challenged the trial court’s cognizance due to alleged lack of sanction, prompting further hearings.
Today, On 4th November, the Supreme Court reprimanded the Delhi government and police for ineffective enforcement of the firecracker ban amid deteriorating air quality following Diwali. The court demanded immediate details on implemented measures and future plans, highlighting the need for stringent action to address pollution and ensure public safety during festivals.
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Today, On 4th October, the Supreme Court questioned Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor about the hastiness in conducting the recent controversial election for the municipal body panel’s 18th seat. The Court has stayed the chairman election process amid allegations of unconstitutional actions regarding the BJP’s victory, following AAP’s boycott and Congress’s abstention.
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In the Dr. Rajender Singh suicide case involving AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal, a co-accused petitioned the Delhi High Court, seeking relief from legal proceedings. The court has scheduled a hearing for October 18. Jarwal and others were previously convicted of criminal intimidation, with Harish Jarwal’s conviction later quashed.