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The Calcutta High Court has directed the CISF to investigate whether CCTV cameras installed by the West Bengal Police outside BJP leader Arjun Singh’s house violate his privacy. Singh claimed they compromised his privacy, prompting the court to instruct the CISF to assess the cameras and report back by July 3rd. The cameras are part of a wider surveillance project in the area.
Today (16th April): The Supreme Court questioned the Election Commission about penalties for tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). They emphasized the need for trust in the system and rejected a plea to revert to ballot papers. Concerns were raised about human intervention and the practicality of tallying VVPAT slips with EVM votes. The Court proposed independent technical inspection of EVMs after voting.
The Supreme Court of India issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government regarding non-functional CCTV cameras in a courtroom where Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia was assaulted, emphasizing the state’s accountability for court safety. The Court ordered the report to be widely circulated and condemned actions compromising legal proceedings, following an assault on Bhatia and Advocate Muskan Gupta.
