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

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

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    West Bengal SIR| Even If Each Officer Disposes 250 Cases Daily, It Will Take 80 Days: Supreme Court Allows Deployment of Civil Judges
    West Bengal SIR| Even If Each Officer Disposes 250 Cases Daily, It Will Take 80 Days: Supreme Court Allows Deployment of Civil Judges
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    West Bengal SIR| Even If Each Officer Disposes 250 Cases Daily, It Will Take 80 Days: Supreme Court Allows Deployment of Civil Judges From Odisha & Jharkhand

    Today, On 24th February, In the West Bengal SIR case, the Supreme Court of India permitted deploying civil judges and seeking officers from nearby states From Odisha & Jharkhand. It said even if each judge handles 250 cases daily, the verification would still need eighty days.

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    Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Akbar Nagar Voters’ Plea Under Article 32, Directs Election Officers to Verify Name Deletions
    Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Akbar Nagar Voters’ Plea Under Article 32, Directs Election Officers to Verify Name Deletions
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    Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Akbar Nagar Voters’ Plea Under Article 32, Directs Election Officers to Verify Name Deletions

    The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea by 91 Akbar Nagar residents alleging removal of their names from UP’s SIR voter rolls. The Court directed District Election Officers to verify the facts and allowed petitioners to approach the High Court if grievances persist.

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    ‘My Lord, Law and Order Will Deteriorate’: CJI Surya Kant Rejects Kapil Sibal’s Warning, Overrules Abhishek Singhvi in Explosive SIR Hearing
    ‘My Lord, Law and Order Will Deteriorate’: CJI Surya Kant Rejects Kapil Sibal’s Warning, Overrules Abhishek Singhvi in Explosive SIR Hearing
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    ‘My Lord, Law and Order Will Deteriorate’: CJI Surya Kant Rejects Kapil Sibal’s Warning, Overrules Abhishek Singhvi in Explosive SIR Hearing

    During the heated Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing, CJI Surya Kant dismissed Kapil Sibal’s warning about possible law and order issues and allowed phased publication of voter rolls. The Supreme Court also rejected objections raised by Abhishek Manu Singhvi and backed the Election Commission.

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    Calcutta High Court, SIR cases, 45 lakh disputed cases, judicial officers leave cancelled, voter list revision, Election Commission of India, West Bengal elections, electoral roll scrutiny, CCTV monitoring in courts, Supreme Court directive
    Calcutta High Court Cancels Judges’ Leave, 173 Officers to Clear 45 Lakh SIR Cases Before Voter List Deadline
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    Calcutta High Court Cancels Judges’ Leave, 173 Officers to Clear 45 Lakh SIR Cases Before Voter List Deadline

    The Calcutta High Court has cancelled leave of judicial officers till March 9 to fast-track disposal of 45 lakh disputed SIR cases. A total of 173 judges will work under CCTV monitoring to meet the Election Commission’s voter list deadline.

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    “Clear Trust Deficit Between State and ECI”: Supreme Court in Mamata Banerjee vs ECI SIR Row, Suggests Judicial Officers to Break Deadlock
    “Clear Trust Deficit Between State and ECI”: Supreme Court in Mamata Banerjee vs ECI SIR Row, Suggests Judicial Officers to Break Deadlock
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    “Clear Trust Deficit Between State and ECI”: Supreme Court in Mamata Banerjee vs ECI SIR Row, Suggests Judicial Officers to Break Deadlock

    The Supreme Court, hearing Mamata Banerjee’s plea against the Election Commission’s SIR exercise, expressed concern over a “blame game” and lack of cooperation between the State and ECI. The Bench hinted at appointing judicial officers to resolve the impasse in the sensitive voter revision process.

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    Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Special Intensive Revision of Assam Voter List Ahead of 2026 Polls
    Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Special Intensive Revision of Assam Voter List Ahead of 2026 Polls
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    Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Special Intensive Revision of Assam Voter List Ahead of 2026 Polls

    The Supreme Court refused to hear a PIL seeking a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Assam, saying the final voter list has already been published. The Court observed that “Nothing survives now” as the revision process has been completed

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    Madras High Court Denies Interim Relief to De-Registered Parties; Says ECI’s 6-Year No-Poll Rule Can’t Be Stayed Now
    Madras High Court Denies Interim Relief to De-Registered Parties; Says ECI’s 6-Year No-Poll Rule Can’t Be Stayed Now
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    Madras High Court Denies Interim Relief to De-Registered Political Parties; Says ECI’s 6-Year No-Poll Rule Can’t Be Stayed Now

    The Madras High Court refused to stay the Election Commission of India’s decision to de-register political parties that did not contest elections for six years. The Court said restoring their status at this stage would amount to granting final relief before the case is fully heard.

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    You Want Us to Decide Who Is Your Family? Go to Election Commission: Supreme Court Rejects WB SIR Challenge Plea
    You Want Us to Decide Who Is Your Family? Go to Election Commission: Supreme Court Rejects WB SIR Challenge Plea
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    You Want Us to Decide Who Is Your Family? Go to Election Commission: Supreme Court Rejects WB SIR Challenge Plea

    The Supreme Court refused to hear a plea challenging the ‘logical discrepancy’ category in West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Court directed the petitioner to approach the Election Commission instead of invoking Article 32 jurisdiction.

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