The legal saga began when Arvind Kejriwal retweeted a video titled “BJP IT Cell Part II” in May 2018, leading to a defamation complaint by Vikas Sankrityayan. Video made by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, which allegedly contained defamatory content against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT Cell. Supreme Court Extends Stay on Against Arvind Kejriwal. The […]
One Nation, One Election | The Law Commission, led by Justice (retired) Ritu Raj Awasthi, is set to propose a constitutional amendment for ‘one nation, one election,’ aiming for simultaneous Lok Sabha, state assembly, and local body polls by mid-2029. The proposal includes synchronization of legislative terms and the formation of a “common electoral roll” for seamless integration of the polls.
The Trinamool Congress dominates the Calcutta High Court Bar Association elections, winning 10 out of 15 seats. Ashok Kumar Dhandania is the front-runner for president. However, the BJP makes substantial gains, clinching five seats and securing the position of general secretary. There’s ongoing suspense as a High Court case may affect the final results.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has temporarily allowed the Indian National Congress to access its frozen bank accounts while subject to a lien imposed by the Income Tax Department. The decision follows the party’s disclosure of the account freeze, citing it as an attack on democracy. This milestone highlights the delicate balance between financial scrutiny and political freedom.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy regarding a plea to transfer the 2015 cash for vote scandal trial out of Telangana due to concerns about fairness. The urgency of the matter has been emphasized, given Reddy’s powerful position. The outcome may set a precedent for handling cases involving high-profile politicians in India.