Despite one-third of High Court seats lying vacant, the government and opposition are advocating to impeach two judges raising questions about priorities in India’s already burdened judicial system.
The Election Commission of India refuted Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of electoral fraud in the Maharashtra polls, emphasizing lawful conduct and transparency involving numerous officials and party representatives. Gandhi insists on “vote theft” and criticizes the Commission’s response, demanding access to digital voter rolls and CCTV footage for greater accountability.
In a legal challenge, BJP candidate Navya Haridas contests Priyanka Gandhi’s victory in the Wayanad bypoll, citing alleged asset non-disclosure and corrupt practices. The Kerala High Court has summoned Gandhi to respond, with the next hearing scheduled for August. Haridas claims the non-disclosure misled voters, affecting election results.
The offices of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar have not received a report regarding Justice Yashwant Varma, delaying possible impeachment proceedings linked to cash found at his residence. The government is proceeding cautiously, waiting to see if Varma resigns before taking further action.
Allahabad: 5th May, The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that had claimed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds citizenship of both India and the United Kingdom (UK). The PIL had alleged that because of this, he is not qualified to be a Member of Parliament under Article 84(A) of the Indian Constitution, which mentions the conditions for eligibility to contest Lok Sabha elections.
Today, On 7th April, The DMK has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. The party argues that the amendment is an attempt to alter property rights under the pretext of reform. DMK MP A Raja, who submitted the plea, said the law threatens minority rights. The petition seeks the court’s intervention to strike down the amendment.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MPs decided to challenge the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025 in the Supreme Court. The bill was passed earlier this week after two days of intense discussion in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. RJD leaders say the bill goes against the rights of certain religious communities. They are now preparing to file a petition in the top court.
Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Singhvi expressed concerns that the judiciary might declare the Waqf Bill “unconstitutional.” The bill seeks to address flaws in the previous law and improve the functioning of Waqf boards. It aims to streamline the registration process and enhance transparency. Additionally, it promotes the use of technology for better management of Waqf records.