The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to respond to a plea questioning why Assam received only a special revision instead of a Special Intensive Revision of its electoral rolls. The petition alleges discrimination and warns that lakhs of illegal immigrants may remain on Assam’s voter list.
The Supreme Court of India directed the return of podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s passport after the Maharashtra government confirmed the investigation into his remarks was complete. The court noted Allahbadia’s cooperation during the probe and advised filing a writ petition for further relief, scheduling the next hearing for Monday.
The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has issued a second summons to stand-up comedian Samay Raina in connection with the ongoing ‘India’s Got Latent’ row. The case revolves around alleged controversial content that sparked legal scrutiny. Authorities have called Raina for further questioning as part of the investigation. More developments are expected as legal proceedings continue.
New Delhi: Today, 17th March, The Supreme Court has given the Central Government three months to complete the pending delimitation process in the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Assam. This decision came after the Centre, through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, requested additional time to conduct the exercise.
Today, 17th March, The Supreme Court ruled that cases related to the Manipur violence will be tried in Guwahati, dismissing requests for their transfer elsewhere. The bench emphasized that the trials would proceed in Assam’s capital to ensure fairness and security. This decision aligns with earlier directives aimed at expediting justice in the sensitive cases. The Court assured that necessary arrangements would be made to facilitate a smooth legal process.
Today, On 12th March, The Lok Sabha informed the Punjab & Haryana High Court that MP Amritpal Singh has been granted leave to attend proceedings. The court was hearing Singh’s plea seeking permission to participate in parliamentary sessions while in detention. His request raised legal questions about the rights of detained legislators. A final decision will depend on the court’s assessment of his case.