The Supreme Court witnessed a candid exchange as judges and senior law officers defended court vacations, highlighting demanding constitutional responsibilities. The Solicitor General stressed, “We are not having 10-5 jobs… judges read 60 files, our office starts after 5 pm.”
A Supreme Court of India PIL filed under Article 32 seeks directions restricting Aadhaar use strictly to identity verification, alleging its expanding application in administrative and electoral processes exceeds legally permitted limits and raises concerns regarding misuse, governance practices, and constitutional safeguards for citizens’ data.
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The Calcutta High Court granted temporary relief to BJP’s Basirhat candidate Rekha Patra, prohibiting coercive action until June 14 in a suo motu case related to protests in Sandeshkhali. The area has seen violence linked to socio-political tensions. Patra led demonstrations against crimes targeting women, and the High Court’s decision impacts the approaching Lok Sabha elections.
Today (20th March): The Madras High Court rejected a petition to revoke the lotus flower symbol allocation to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The petitioner argued that using the national flower as a political symbol disgraces national integrity. The court questioned the petitioner’s standing and dismissed the plea, directing him to deposit evidence of genuine concern.