New Delhi, March 4 – The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the delay by the Telangana Assembly Speaker in making a decision on the disqualification petitions of BRS MLAs who switched to the ruling Congress party.
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.
The Supreme Court Advocates-On-Record Association (SCAORA) condemned its secretary’s baseless allegations on March 13. In response, Vice President Snehashish Mukherjee will now handle official communications. The secretary, Devvrat, made false claims about the Election Committee for upcoming SCAORA elections. This led to the Executive Committee issuing a formal rebuke. The SCAORA has set its 2024 elections for April 29.