Today, On 2nd May, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by the Trinamool Congress challenging the use of central and PSU employees as counting supervisors for the West Bengal Assembly elections. The Court said ECI circular be followed “in letter and spirit.”
The Supreme Court will hear Today the TMC’s plea challenging the Calcutta High Court order that rejected its petition against the EC’s directive mandating central government and PSU staff for counting votes in the West Bengal Assembly election.
Sisodia joins Kejriwal in boycotting the Excise case hearings before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, saying he fully understands the consequences of his stand. He added, “I too accept Gandhi ji’s principle of Satyagraha and accept that burden.” today
In Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior, a divorce case took an unusual turn when a woman claimed her husband’s sister was his ‘second wife’ to secure a decree. The husband has challenged the ex parte order.
Arvind Kejriwal has refused to appear before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise case, saying “Justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done”. He said this conclusion guided his difficult decision.
A new twist has emerged in the recusal plea involving Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma as Arvind Kejriwal files an additional affidavit citing conflict concerns. He highlights continuing professional engagements under the Central Government to justify recusal in case.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition challenging the validity of the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025. The plea argues that the new law violates fundamental rights and requires urgent judicial scrutiny to assess its constitutional fairness.
The Delhi High Court refused to release Christian Michel, accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, dismissing his petition and stressing that the legal process must continue. The court said custody will remain until proceedings conclude as required.
The Karnataka High Court sought the Union government’s response to X Corp’s plea challenging the Centre’s Sahyog portal, alleging authorities nationwide use it to issue online content takedown orders to intermediaries outside the statutory blocking procedures.
The Kerala High Court stayed release of the film The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond, questioning certification by the Central Board of Film Certification. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas directed reconsideration, noting prima facie lack of due diligence in granting approval.
