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In India, jailed politicians can run for office but lose their right to vote. Amritpal Singh, a jailed Khalistani separatist, is contesting the Khadoor Sahib parliamentary constituency election. The Representation of the People Act disqualifies convicts, not undertrials, from elections. Several politicians, including Rahul Gandhi, have run for office while incarcerated. The Supreme Court is considering expediting trials of criminal cases against lawmakers. Over 4,900 cases are pending against Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly/Council, with nearly 1,900 of these cases being over five years old.
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Today,19th April,The Supreme Court sought responses on labeling the CAA rules as “Anti-Constitutional,” addressing concerns of fairness and constitutionality. Petitioner Hiren Gohain argues that the rules lead to demographic shifts and infringe upon fundamental rights. The plea aims to protect the rights of the indigenous population in Assam, emphasizing the urgent issue of illegal migration.
Guwahati Police issued a legal notice on 12th March, against the ‘Sarbatmak Hartal’, warning of potential property damage and legal actions due to the protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The All Assam Students’ Union has vehemently opposed the CAA, citing it as unjust, communal, and a threat to indigenous communities, vowing a peaceful, legal fight.
The Delhi High Court has recently issued a directive to the Delhi Police, emphasizing the need for a clear distinction in the roles of Sharjeel Imam, a student activist, and his co-accused in the context of the 2020 Delhi riots. This development is a significant turn in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the riots, […]
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, October 31, issued a notice to the Centre regarding the plea of former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar and activist, Umar Khalid. Khalid has challenged various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) and has also sought bail in connection with the Delhi riots conspiracy case. The hearing […]
Supreme Court Sets Date for Hearing on Alleged Hate Speeches by BJP Leaders In a recent development, the Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of the petition filed by CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat. The plea seeks the registration of an FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches during […]