Today, On 24th February, The Supreme Court, hearing claims of Aadhaar misuse for Rohingyas in West Bengal, said, “This needs a deeper probe and the court is not a forum for this.” It advised advocate Ashwini Upadhyay to approach the Union government.
Yogendra Yadav has filed a PIL in the Supreme Court challenging the ECI’s voter list revision in Bihar, claiming it is arbitrary and unjust. He argues it could disenfranchise millions, particularly marginalized groups, due to stringent document requirements. Yadav alleges this violates fundamental rights and requests immediate intervention to protect voters.
The Waqf Amendment Bill, introduced by Minister Kiren Rijiju, faces backlash from opposition leaders like Gaurav Gogoi, who argue it undermines constitutional rights of minorities and promotes division in society. Key changes include requirements for ownership declarations and non-Muslim representation in Waqf governance, raising concerns about minority community rights.
