Today, On 17th January, The Supreme Court temporarily issued stayed on High Court order concerning the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi. This stay comes after the High Court directed changes in the scheme’s implementation. The matter will now be reviewed further by the apex court. The decision impacts the execution of healthcare benefits under the scheme in the capital.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, on Wednesday (15th Jan) issued a notice to the Central Government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a petition filed by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. The petition challenges the recent amendments made to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which limit citizens’ rights to access election-related records.
The Enforcement Directorate has implicated K Kavitha and AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, in a corruption case linked to a Rs.100 crore payment related to Delhi’s liquor policy. Delhi’s Lt. Governor has recommended prosecuting Kejriwal, raising political tensions as the case continues with upcoming hearings and investigations into alleged irregularities.
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, has initiated reforms to enhance judicial appointments, barring close relatives of judges from High Court positions and enabling direct interactions with candidates. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi supports these changes, highlighting the need for transparency and objectivity amid concerns about nepotism in the judiciary.
Today, On 6th December, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced an investigation after currency notes were found on MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s seat during a routine check. Singhvi expressed disbelief, citing his brief presence in the House. He called for cooperation in investigating the incident and addressing security concerns.
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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s plea against a Governor-sanctioned investigation into alleged corruption in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority has been postponed to January 20. He contests the legality of the sanction, claiming political motivations behind the allegations. The Lokayukta is investigating claims of improper land allocations to his wife amidst ongoing pressures from the BJP.
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Karnataka: On Thursday(14th Nov): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s appeal against Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s sanction to prosecute him in the MUDA scam case will be heard by a Division Bench on November 23. Siddaramaiah contests allegations of corruption involving land granted to his wife, previously upheld by a single-judge bench that dismissed his plea in September.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, reserved its verdict on (22nd October) on pleas challenging the Allahabad High Court’s ruling that deemed the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act unconstitutional. The court emphasized India’s diverse religious education and addressed the necessity of regulating madrasas while supporting their integration into mainstream education.
NEW DELHI: On Monday(30th Sept), the Supreme Court stayed the proceedings in a criminal defamation case against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, which was initiated due to comments regarding the purported removal of voters’ names from the electoral rolls in the national capital.
Today(16th Sept), The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed BJP MP Harsh Mahajan’s objections to Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s petition challenging Mahajan’s Rajya Sabha election. Singhvi, who later secured a seat from Telangana, contends that the election process was flawed after both candidates received equal votes and a draw of lots was used to decide the winner.
