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    Attempt to Undermine Democracy: BJP Slams Opposition's Letter to CJI Surya Kant Over SIR
    Attempt to Undermine Democracy: BJP Slams Opposition's Letter to CJI Surya Kant Over SIR
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    Attempt to Undermine Democracy: BJP Slams Opposition’s Letter to CJI Surya Kant Over SIR

    The BJP criticised the INDIA alliance for writing to Chief Justice Surya Kant over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged the Opposition was spreading misinformation, creating fear about elections, and attempting to undermine democratic institutions.

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    Rule of Law Is Not a Welfare Scheme, It Protects Citizens: CJI Surya Kant Explains Limits on Government Power
    Rule of Law Is Not a Welfare Scheme, It Protects Citizens: CJI Surya Kant Explains Limits on Government Power
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    Rule of Law Is Not a Welfare Scheme, It Protects Citizens: CJI Surya Kant Explains Limits on Government Power

    CJI Surya Kant said the rule of law is not a welfare scheme or economic policy but a safeguard against arbitrary exercise of power. Speaking in Stockholm, he highlighted judicial independence, constitutional democracy and judicial review as essential tools to protect individual liberties.

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    Election Affidavit Row: Madras HC Dismisses Pleas Seeking Probe Into Poll Affidavits Of Vijay, Udhayanidhi Stalin And Tamilisai
    Election Affidavit Row: Madras HC Dismisses Pleas Seeking Probe Into Poll Affidavits Of Vijay, Udhayanidhi Stalin And Tamilisai
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    Election Affidavit Row: Madras HC Dismisses Pleas Seeking Probe Into Poll Affidavits Of Vijay, Udhayanidhi Stalin And Tamilisai

    The Madras High Court dismissed petitions seeking scrutiny of alleged discrepancies in election affidavits filed by TVK leader Vijay, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and Tamilisai Soundararajan during Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026.

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    I-PAC Raid Row: Supreme Court Adjourns ED’s Case Against Mamata Banerjee
    I-PAC Raid Row: Supreme Court Adjourns ED’s Case Against Mamata Banerjee
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    I-PAC Raid Row: Supreme Court Adjourns ED’s Case Against Mamata Banerjee

    The Supreme Court adjourned the Enforcement Directorate’s writ petition accusing former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state officials of interfering with its probe. The plea concerns obstruction of searches at I-PAC’s Kolkata offices and premises linked to co-founder Pratik Jain.

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    Let The Democratic Spirit Be Upheld: Calcutta HC Allows TMC’s Jahangir Khan to Contest Falta Assembly Re-Poll, Bars Coercive Action Till May 26
    Let The Democratic Spirit Be Upheld: Calcutta HC Allows TMC’s Jahangir Khan to Contest Falta Assembly Re-Poll, Bars Coercive Action Till May 26
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    Let The Democratic Spirit Be Upheld: Calcutta HC Allows TMC’s Jahangir Khan to Contest Falta Assembly Re-Poll, Bars Coercive Action Till May 26

    Calcutta High Court allowed TMC’s Jahangir Khan to contest the Falta re-poll, stressing, “Let the democratic spirit be upheld.” The court noted shifting political circumstances and permitted investigation while directing him to cooperate without coercive action until May.

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    Why the Show of Independence: Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Inclusion of Minister in CEC Selection Panel
    Why the Show of Independence: Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Inclusion of Minister in CEC Selection Panel
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    Why the Show of Independence: Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Inclusion of Minister in CEC Selection Panel

    Supreme Court expressed concern over inclusion of a cabinet minister in the panel for appointing Election Commissioners, observing that a minister may not oppose the Prime Minister during selection of the Chief Election Commissioner, asking “Why the show of independence.”

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    I-PAC Raids Row: Supreme Court Adjourns ED Plea Alleging Interference By Mamata Banerjee & State Officials To May 22
    I-PAC Raids Row: Supreme Court Adjourns ED Plea Alleging Interference By Mamata Banerjee & State Officials To May 22
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    I-PAC Raids Row: Supreme Court Adjourns ED Plea Alleging Interference By Mamata Banerjee & State Officials To May 22

    Supreme Court of India has adjourned the ED plea alleging interference by Mamata Banerjee and state officials during I-PAC raids, with the matter now listed for detailed hearing on May 22 before the bench in next session.

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    Happy to See The Voting Percentage, No Incidents of Violence: Supreme Court Praises West Bengal Election
    Happy to See The Voting Percentage, No Incidents of Violence: Supreme Court Praises West Bengal Election
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    Happy to See The Voting Percentage, No Incidents of Violence: Supreme Court Praises West Bengal Election

    Today, On 24th April, The Supreme Court, hearing the Special Intensive Revision case, praised West Bengal’s record voter turnout in Phase 1, with CJI Surya Kant saying he was happy to see citizens strengthen democracy. Justice Bagchi added that there were no incidents of violence.

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    Agenda To Weaken, Threaten, Intimidate, Control the Judiciary: Snr. Adv. A.M. Singhvi On NCERT Textbook Chapter
    Agenda To Weaken, Threaten, Intimidate, Control the Judiciary: Snr. Adv. A.M. Singhvi On NCERT Textbook Chapter
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    Agenda To Weaken, Threaten, Intimidate, Control the Judiciary: Snr. Adv. A.M. Singhvi On NCERT Textbook Chapter

    Senior advocate A.M. Singhvi said a lawyer’s vigilance is society’s early warning system against the slow erosion of democratic values. He added that the sudden proposal may reflect an agenda to weaken or intimidate the judiciary, which only judges can address.

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    Unheard? Shows Trust in the Constitution: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Mamata Banerjee’s Personal Appearance in SIR Case
    Unheard? Shows Trust in the Constitution: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Mamata Banerjee’s Personal Appearance in SIR Case
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    Unheard? Shows Trust in the Constitution: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Mamata Banerjee’s Personal Appearance in SIR Case

    The Supreme Court dismissed an application objecting to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally appearing before it in the SIR electoral rolls case. The CJI-led Bench said such an appearance is “not unheard of” and reflects faith in the Constitution.

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