The Delhi High Court criticised the Central government for not holding Cantonment Board elections since 2015 and for repeatedly using notifications to run boards without elected members. The Court warned that such actions may amount to a colourable exercise of power in a democratic system.
Yesterday, On 25th May, Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, returned from an international trip in time to vote in the Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing the importance of citizen participation. His commitment to fulfilling his duty as a citizen and advocating for voter participation underscores the crucial role of every individual, including high-ranking officials, in shaping the country’s future.
The Calcutta High Court today issued an order restraining the BJP from publishing derogatory ads against the TMC due to Election Commission failure. The BJP’s ads violated the Model Code of Conduct and infringed on fair election rights. The Court’s decision aims to safeguard the integrity of the election process until further notice.
New Delhi: A PIL filed in Delhi HC seeks suitable facilities for CM Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail, emphasizing his role as an elected leader. It requests video conferencing for governance from custody. Background: Kejriwal’s arrest on March 21, subsequent remand on April 1, and concerns about media interference and demands for his resignation. Previous petitions to remove him were rejected or fined.
The bench led by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta told the petitioners who have challenged the new law.”At this stage, we cannot stop the legislation or suspend its operation. It would lead to chaos and uncertainty, and we cannot do it (stay) by way of an interim order. There are no allegations against the […]
On 18th March: The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued notices to the Central and Haryana governments following a petition challenging the appointment of Nayab Singh Saini as Chief Minister. The petition questions Saini’s eligibility and the legitimacy of other ministers. The court has scheduled a hearing for April 30 to address these concerns.