The Supreme Court criticised the West Bengal government for delaying the Kolkata Metro project and creating unnecessary roadblocks. The Court said development projects for the common man must not be politicised and ordered timely completion under High Court monitoring.
A PIL has been filed in the Calcutta High Court questioning the Election Commission’s large-scale transfer of IAS and IPS officers before West Bengal polls. The plea raises concerns over fairness and timing as elections approach on April 23 and 29, 2026.
The Bar Council of India has placed interim suspension on advocate Deepak Tyagi over allegations of misbehaving with returning officer Talwant Singh during the Bar Council of Delhi elections, calling such acts a grave threat to professional dignity and electoral integrity.
In the 2014 Model Code Violation case, a special MP/MLA court in Sultanpur allowed Arvind Kejriwal’s passport renewal but directed him to take prior permission from the court before travelling abroad.
Supreme Court quashes FIR against Mohan Babu and Vishnu for a 2019 ‘dharna’ in Andhra Pradesh. Court says they were exercising their right to peaceful protest despite the Model Code of Conduct.
Today, On 22nd July, The Supreme Court has declined to hear ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s plea challenging his nephew Vijay Baghel’s election petition, asking him to instead approach the High Court to raise maintainability issues first.
The Uttarakhand High Court has stayed the upcoming panchayat elections in the state due to a dispute over reservation. The decision came amid growing concerns about fairness and representation in the poll process.
A complaint has been filed against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his angry gesture at a police officer. The act has been described as “unconstitutional conduct,” raising concerns about misuse of authority and public decorum.
The Bombay High Court dismissed an election petition filed against Nitin Gadkari. The court ruled that there was no direct or indirect interference by Gadkari in the election results. It found no evidence of any attempt to manipulate the outcome. The verdict reinforces Gadkari’s clean electoral conduct, bringing an end to the legal challenge.
Today, On 13th March, The Kerala High Court ruled that printers and advertisers will be held accountable for illegal hoardings put up by their clients. It emphasized that those involved in creating and displaying such advertisements cannot evade responsibility. Additionally, the court stated that the removal of illegal boards and flags, both present and future, will be the duty of local self-government secretaries.
