Hearing Uddhav Thackeray’s challenge to the ECI recognising the Shinde faction as the Shiv Sena, CJI Surya Kant said the rule letting the ECI decide symbol disputes first “may need a relook.” New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard extensive arguments in Uddhav Thackeray’s challenge to the Election Commission of India’s decision recognising the […]
During the heated Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing, CJI Surya Kant dismissed Kapil Sibal’s warning about possible law and order issues and allowed phased publication of voter rolls. The Supreme Court also rejected objections raised by Abhishek Manu Singhvi and backed the Election Commission.
The Supreme Court resumed hearing Sonam Wangchuk’s plea challenging his detention under the National Security Act, with Kapil Sibal alleging selective and incorrect speech transcripts.
The Bench has now sought the original speech record and ordered the pen drive evidence to be sealed and produced before the Court.