Today, On 23rd July, A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the dismissal of Madhya Pradesh BJP Minister Vijay Shah over his controversial remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who led the military operation ‘Operation Sindoor’ and addressed the media.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya’s statement that “Party organisation is bigger than the government” has sparked controversy and led to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) being filed On Aug 1st in the Allahabad High Court. The petitioner argues that the remark undermines the government’s dignity and raises concerns about integrity. The PIL also raises objections to Maurya’s criminal history.
The Supreme Court will be heard a plea from K Chandrasekhar Rao, leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), challenging a Telangana High Court order regarding a commission to investigate alleged power sector irregularities during his tenure. Rao disputes the commission’s establishment, alleging bias and political motives. The high court’s order emphasized the need for evidence to substantiate claims of bias.
The Union Law Ministry denied rushing the appointment of two election commissioners to preempt Supreme Court decisions on the 2023 law. The Central Government defended the appointments, stating the absence of a judicial member did not affect the Election Commission’s autonomy. The Supreme Court declined to stay the appointments despite objections.