Today, On 18th February, The Supreme Court of India adjourned the Enforcement Directorate plea alleging obstruction by the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during searches at the I-PAC office and the director’s residence
Today, On 10th February, The Supreme Court adjourned to February 18 the Enforcement Directorate’s plea alleging that the West Bengal government obstructed its I-PAC search operations. The matter involves allegations of interference during raids linked to the coal pilferage scam.
Today, On 6th February, Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea by Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party alleging pre-poll cash inducements in the Bihar elections. The Bench remarked, “Once People Reject You, You Use The Judicial Forum To Get Relief.”
Today, On 5th February, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party has approached the Supreme Court challenging the validity of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, alleging large-scale irregularities and seeking a direction for fresh polls to ensure a transparent, lawful and fair electoral process for the state.
Today, On 3rd February, The Supreme Court has postponed the Enforcement Directorate’s plea against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state police officials over the alleged interference during the I-PAC office search. The matter in the I-PAC raids row will now be heard on February 10.
The West Bengal government told the Supreme Court that admitting the Enforcement Directorate’s petition on the I-PAC raid in Kolkata could set a “dangerous precedent.” They urged the court to reject the plea to safeguard democratic processes.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a PIL challenging NBEMS’s decision to lower NEET-PG 2025 cut-off marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates, including allowing counselling at minus 40 marks. The Court noted that the issue is a policy decision, already rejected by the Delhi High Court and pending before the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court resumed hearing on ADR’s plea challenging Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, amid concerns over voter exclusion and fairness. The Election Commission defended the exercise, arguing that Article 326 and election laws fully empower it to revise rolls to protect electoral integrity.
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.
TMC leader Derek O’Brien accused the Modi government of weakening democracy by stopping MPs from discussing the Election Commission in Parliament. He said this move violates Parliament’s powers and ignores past precedents where the ECI was openly debated.
