The West Bengal government told the Supreme Court that admitting the Enforcement Directorate’s petition on the I-PAC raid in Kolkata could set a “dangerous precedent.” They urged the court to reject the plea to safeguard democratic processes.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind has approached the Supreme Court of India alleging that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made divisive and hate-filled remarks by referring to the removal of “Miya” voters from electoral rolls. The petition claims the statement targets Muslims, misuses a derogatory term, and seeks strict directions to prevent constitutional authorities from making such remarks in the future.
Justice G.R. Swaminathan heard contempt proceedings over alleged non-compliance in the Thirupparankundram Deepam matter, with officials saying prohibitory orders were only to control crowds. The Madras High Court granted time to the District Collector to file an additional affidavit and adjourned the case to March 2.
