Today, On 19th February, The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, heard petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan argued that removing the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection panel could compromise the Election Commission’s independence. The government defended the move, stating that the new process aligns with constitutional provisions. The court adjourned the hearing, extending uncertainty over the Act’s fate.
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Today, On 17th October, the Supreme Court upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, confirming its constitutionality concerning citizenship for migrants in Assam who arrived before 1971. This significant ruling, derived from the Assam Accord, has three separate opinions, reflecting ongoing debates on citizenship and regional issues in India.
Today (February 6 ) Renowned actress and politician Jaya Prada appeared before a Rampur court to record her statement in connection with alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the 2019 General Elections. This appearance marks a crucial phase in the ongoing legal proceedings that have stemmed from the highly charged electoral battle in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has firmly defended the integrity of electronic voting machines (EVMs), emphasizing their non-tamperable nature. In a detailed affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the ECI stated, “The electronic voting machines are non-tamperable, both due to technological measures, and also due to strict administrative and security procedures laid out by […]