Today, On 27th November, Kapil Sibal said it is a “dangerous proposition and unreasonable” to deploy school teachers as BLOs, arguing that such officials cannot decide citizenship and the process risks wrongful voter deletions across Bihar’s electoral rolls.
NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Central Government regarding a plea that challenges the validity of Article 334A of the Indian Constitution. This article relates to the reservation of seats for women in Parliament and State Assemblies, under the 2023 Women’s Reservation Law.
Today, On 28th January, The Chief Justice of India (CJI) agreed to consider an urgent hearing for a plea accusing Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh of involvement in organizing violence in the state. The petition seeks a court-monitored investigation by an SIT into leaked audio clips allegedly implicating the CM.
The Supreme Court directed immediate action to fill vacancies in the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions, vital for the Right to Information Act’s implementation. A status report regarding these vacancies was requested from various states, with a next hearing set for December 17, 2024, emphasizing the importance of prompt appointments.