The Supreme Court questioned the legal basis for claiming exemption from court fees while hearing a plea challenging a Gujarat High Court ruling. The High Court had upheld the rejection of waqf suits filed without payment of the prescribed court fees.
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that any direction to conduct a Systematic Voter Registration (SIR) across the country would infringe upon its exclusive authority. It emphasized that such actions fall solely under the ECI’s jurisdiction. The Election Commission (EC) informed the Supreme Court that any order to conduct special intensive revision (SIR) of […]
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh’s lawyer has challenged the legality of contempt proceedings against him, arguing the special bench was improperly constituted. Advocate Kalyan Bandyopadhyay stated the bench lacks jurisdiction, emphasizing the need for proper judicial process. The Calcutta High Court proceedings are adjourned pending further review of the bench’s authority.