SIR Row | Take A Decision On Or Before 31 December And Apprise The Court: Supreme Court To ECI

Today, On 18th December, Supreme Court continues hearing the SIR validity case across states. The apex Court directs the Election Commission of India to decide the proposal within timeline, stating “Take A Decision On Or Before 31 December And Apprise The Court”.

SIR Phase 2| Aadhaar Cannot Be Proof of Citizenship and Can Only Serve as Proof of Identity: ECI Tells Supreme Court

The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that Aadhaar cannot be used as proof of citizenship and can only serve as proof of identity. The ECI clarified this position during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process Phase 2.

Supreme Court Urges BCI to Consider Quota for Disabled Advocates in Elections: Reservation Is a Policy Matter

The Supreme Court observed that reservation for persons with disability is essentially a policy issue and directed the Bar Council of India to consider the petitioner’s plea in view of constitutional equality principles and relevant legislative provisions for advocates with disabilities.

Bar Council Election Fee Hike: Supreme Court Allows Lawyers to Withdraw Plea Against BCI’S Decision 

Today, On 17th October, the Supreme Court allowed petitioners to withdraw their plea against the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) decision to increase nomination fees for state Bar Council elections from Rs.9,000 to Rs. 1.25 lakh, ending the legal challenge.