BREAKING | WB Govt to SC: “Give a Foothold to CBI in a State, ED Also Enters”

The West Bengal government presented its case before the Supreme Court Today (May 2nd), opposing CBI investigations in the state. They argued that when the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is permitted to conduct probes within a state, it’s often followed by the involvement of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

[BREAKING] Covishield & Heart Attack | Grieving Parents to Seek Justice in Court After AstraZeneca Confirms Vaccine Side Effects

The parents of a woman allegedly deceased after receiving the Covishield vaccine plan to file a case against the Serum Institute of India (SII). This decision follows AstraZeneca’s acknowledgment in court that their Covid shot can cause a rare side effect, providing hope for the parents in seeking justice. AstraZeneca faces a class-action lawsuit over allegations that its vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford, led to deaths and serious injuries, including thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS), characterized by blood clots and low platelet count.

EVM-VVPAT Verdict | “Will Not Entertain Writ Petitions When Based Solely on Suspicion of Rights Infringement”: Justice Datta

A writ petition ought not to be entertained if the plea is based on the mere suspicion that a right could be infringed, Supreme Court judge Justice Dipankar Datta said Yesterday (April 26th). He was part of the apex court bench which rejected pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with a VVPAT.

EVM-VVPAT Verdict | “Democracy Fosters Harmony and Trust Among All Pillars”: Justice Datta

Justice Dipankar Datta Today (April 26th) emphasized democracy’s essence as building harmony and trust through open dialogue, transparency, and active participation. He supported the existing electoral system, advocating for a balanced perspective and evidence-based approaches to improvements. The Supreme Court’s verdict included directions for the Election Commission regarding EVM verification and sealing symbol loading units.

VVPAT Row | “Nipping Attempts to Weaken Our Nation’s Progress in the Bud”: Justice Datta’s Warning

Supreme Court judge Dipankar Datta Today (April 26th) said there seems to be a concerted effort to discredit, diminish and weaken India’s progress on every possible frontier and any such attempt has to be “nipped in the bud”, while rejecting pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with a Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)

[BREAKING] 6-Year Poll Ban on PM Narendra Modi | Delhi HC Adjourned Plea

The Delhi High Court Today (April 26th) adjourned the hearing in a petition seeking a six-year ban on Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi from contesting elections, for allegedly violating the model code of conduct (MCC) by seeking votes in the name of religion for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

[EXCLUSIVE] Centre Seeks SC Clarification: “Can Airwaves be Allocated Without Competition to Address ‘Unanticipated’ Priorities?”

Today (April 22nd), the government requested clarification from the Supreme Court regarding the allocation of airwaves administratively. This includes scenarios where competitive auctions are not held, especially in cases of unanticipated state priorities like national security or broader public interest, or when techno-economic factors prevent spectrum sale through bidding processes.