The Central government told the Delhi High Court it will finalise rules to implement the new industrial code by February-end. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said public objections and suggestions were already invited and the process is nearing completion soon.
The Supreme Court of India described the 23-year delay in a dowry death trial as very disturbing and painful, ordering a thorough inquiry into why the Rajasthan High Court allowed the case to remain pending for over two decades. The Court called this prolonged litigation an “eye-opener for all the High Courts across the country.”
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Today (13th May): The Supreme Court rejected a plea to remove Arvind Kejriwal as the Chief Minister of Delhi, stating that it is the Lieutenant Governor’s responsibility to address the issue. Both the Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court declined to intervene in the matter, emphasizing the non-interference principle and expressing reluctance to be involved in a political dispute.
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Today (9th May): The Calcutta High Court allowed Kalyan Chaub, BJP candidate from Manikatala, to withdraw his election petition due to time constraints. This follows criticism from the Supreme Court and uncertainty about holding a by-election. Kalyan challenged the 2021 election results, alleging vote-buying and coercion by the winning Trinamool candidate.