The Centre informed today the Supreme Court that a ‘certificate of identity’ issued under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 will be accepted as valid documentation for applying for a PAN card. This is in response to a petition urging the addition of a third gender category to PAN cards, enabling accurate match with Aadhaar records.
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The Supreme Court refused to entertain an independent candidate’s plea against the rejection of his nomination for the upcoming elections. The candidate was advised to pursue alternative legal remedies, as the Court stated that such matters should be challenged through an election petition rather than at a pre-poll stage. The petition was ultimately dismissed.
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Today (31st May): The Supreme Court vacation bench will hear a petition filed by the RJD candidate seeking re-polling at 45 booths in Bihar’s Munger LS Seat due to alleged rigging. The petitioner also seeks the removal of biased officials and a free and fair re-election. The petition highlights serious manipulation and the petitioner being manhandled.