The Delhi High Court Today (May 7th) asked whether there is anything wrong in the use of the term Viksit Bharat (developed India) for the government scheme Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra since such slogans are often used by all political parties.
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).
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.
The Delhi High Court Today (April 29th) rejected a plea seeking a 6-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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
The Delhi High Court made an oral remark Today (April 24th), stating that plotting against the Prime Minister constitutes treason and is considered a grave offense.
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.
