SIR Row | Individuals With Pending Appeals Against Exclusion Cannot Vote in West Bengal 2026 Polls: Supreme Court

Today, On 13th April, The Supreme Court said individuals with pending appeals against exclusion from voter lists cannot be allowed to vote in the upcoming West Bengal elections. The Court added, “We cannot create a situation where we burden the appellate tribunal judges,” while refusing relief.

Voter Being Sandwiched Between Two Constitutional Authorities: Supreme Court in West Bengal SIR Case

Today, On 13th April, The Supreme Court observed that the Election Commission of India prepared a list of doubtful voters due to a logical discrepancy during the Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal. The Court noted that voters were left sandwiched between two constitutional authorities, raising serious concerns about fairness in the electoral process.

Supreme Court Slams Lawyer Over FIR Plea Against PM, Home Minister On CAA, Says “Who Made the Mistake of Granting You a License?”

The Supreme Court pulled up a lawyer who sought an FIR against top constitutional authorities over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, calling the plea frivolous. The Court kept the High Court’s ₹50,000 cost order in abeyance after the petitioner expressed remorse and withdrew the case.

Deepfake Danger in Gujarat: High Court Seeks Centre, State Reply on AI Misuse Targeting Constitutional Authorities

The Gujarat High Court has issued notices to the Central and State governments on a PIL highlighting misuse of AI to create deepfake content targeting Constitutional authorities. The Court also sought the Gujarat DGP’s response and will consider action against platforms like Meta, Google and X after government replies.

“Clear Trust Deficit Between State and ECI”: Supreme Court in Mamata Banerjee vs ECI SIR Row, Suggests Judicial Officers to Break Deadlock

The Supreme Court, hearing Mamata Banerjee’s plea against the Election Commission’s SIR exercise, expressed concern over a “blame game” and lack of cooperation between the State and ECI. The Bench hinted at appointing judicial officers to resolve the impasse in the sensitive voter revision process.

Origin of Speech Is Thought, Erase Ideas Against Constitutional Ethos: Supreme Court on PIL Against Hate Speech

Today, On 17th February, The Supreme Court declined to entertain another plea seeking fresh rules for regulating public speeches by constitutional authorities, noting its reluctance to repeatedly revisit issues already settled in earlier judgments. It said speech begins in thought, urging discipline.

Rahul Gandhi vs Indian Army Row | ‘Priyanka Gandhi Targeted Supreme Court’: Petition Urges CJI To Initiate Criminal Contempt Proceedings

Rahul Gandhi vs Indian Army row takes a legal twist as Advocate Ashok Pandey moves the Chief Justice of India, alleging Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made contemptuous remarks targeting the Supreme Court and seeks criminal contempt proceedings.

President Droupadi Murmu Hosts Welcome Dinner for New CJI B.R. Gavai

President Droupadi Murmu hosted a grand welcome dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan to honour new Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai, who has been part of 700 benches in his six-year judicial tenure.

PIL Filed in Supreme Court Over Alleged Protocol Breach During CJI BR Gavai’s Maharashtra Visit

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court regarding a breach of protocol during Chief Justice BR Gavai’s visit to Maharashtra, sparking national attention. The plea calls for an investigation into the role of state officials who did not attend the visit, raising concerns over respect for judicial dignity.

Ex-SC Judge Jasti Chelameswar: “SC is Empowered to Issue Directions to The President”

Former Supreme Court judge Jasti Chelameswar said that if courts can cancel laws made by Parliament for being unconstitutional, then they also have the right to tell public officials to do their legal duties.