“Focus Is Ensuring Right to Vote”: Supreme Court on West Bengal Voter List ‘Logical Discrepancy’ Row

The Supreme Court said issues in West Bengal’s SIR voter list revision are mostly administrative and should be handled by the Calcutta High Court. The Court will consider extending the electoral roll freeze date; next hearing on April 1.

“Can a State Lawyer File PIL Against EC?” – Calcutta High Court Hears Big Challenge to Bengal Officer Transfers Before 2026 Polls

The Election Commission questioned the petitioner’s locus standi in the Calcutta High Court, arguing that a full-time state lawyer cannot file a PIL as a public-spirited person. The case challenges the transfer of IAS and IPS officers in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

Kolkata Metro Delay: Supreme Court Slams Bengal Govt for “Creating Roadblocks”, Says Don’t Politicise Public Project

The Supreme Court criticised the West Bengal government for delaying the Kolkata Metro project and creating unnecessary roadblocks. The Court said development projects for the common man must not be politicised and ordered timely completion under High Court monitoring.

PIL in Calcutta High Court Against IAS-IPS Reshuffle Ahead of Bengal Elections 2026 Sparks Legal Debate

A PIL has been filed in the Calcutta High Court questioning the Election Commission’s large-scale transfer of IAS and IPS officers before West Bengal polls. The plea raises concerns over fairness and timing as elections approach on April 23 and 29, 2026.

Consider K. Kavitha’s Plea to Register Political Party ‘Telangana Praja Jagruti’: Delhi High Court Tells ECI

The Delhi High Court directed the Election Commission of India to consider former BRS MLC K. Kavitha’s application for registering her political party, Telangana Praja Jagruti. The ECI told the court that her application would be decided “as soon as possible.”

Supreme Court Warns Against Allegations on Judicial Officers in West Bengal Voter Roll Revision, Says “Will Not Tolerate”

The Supreme Court strongly criticised applications questioning the integrity of judicial officers involved in West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. CJI Surya Kant said the Court “will not tolerate” attempts to cast doubt on judicial officers handling the voter verification exercise.

BREAKING: “Don’t Doubt Judicial Officers“: CJI Surya Kant Tells WB Govt On West Bengal SIR Row

The Supreme Court firmly said ECI instructions cannot override its orders during the West Bengal SIR hearing. CJI assured that judicial officers will decide the modalities independently and “uninfluenced.”

“Money Power Under Scanner”: Supreme Court Seeks Centre, Election Commission of India Reply on Plea to Regulate Political Funding

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea seeking strict checks on unregulated spending by political parties during elections. The Court said the issue raises serious constitutional questions about free speech and the health of Indian democracy.

Supreme Court Questions NOTA Impact: “Has It Improved Quality of Leaders?” Bench Flags Concerns Over Uncontested Polls

The Supreme Court asked whether the NOTA option has truly improved the “quality” of elected leaders, observing that it cannot fill a seat even if it gets maximum votes. The Court is hearing a plea seeking NOTA in uncontested elections and has listed the matter for March 17.

Court Is Not A Forum For This: Supreme Court On Alleged Aadhaar Misuse For Rohingyas In West Bengal

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.