Former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay Today (April 22nd) called the court’s decision to cancel all SLST recruitment appointments in West Bengal’s government-sponsored schools an “appropriate judgment.” He further demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in response to the order on April 22nd.
The BJP unveiled its Sankalp Patra (election manifesto) on Sunday, manifesto pledges to introduce a Uniform Civil Code, implement a National Litigation Policy, and enact reforms in commercial and civil procedures, whereas the Congress presents a distinctly divergent agenda.
A plea has been filed Today (April 15th) in the Delhi High Court seeking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly violating the model code of conduct (MCC) by allegedly seeking votes in the name of “god and place of worship” for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
On electoral bonds, PM Modi Today (April 15th) said: “Due to electoral bonds you are getting the trail of the money. Which company gave it? How did they give it? Where did they give it? And that is why I say when they will think honestly, everyone will regret it (on the Supreme Court decision to scrap electoral bonds)”
The Ayush Ministry, representing the Centre, Today (April 10th) filed a detailed affidavit with the Supreme Court, raising serious concerns and criticisms towards Patanjali’s stance on allopathic medicine
The Supreme Court said Today (April 9th) it will hear on April 16 a batch of pleas seeking cross-verification of the votes cast with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT).
Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi Today (April 6th) challenged the interpretation of draw of lots rules in the high court after losing the Rajya Sabha election from Himachal Pradesh. Singhvi questioned the decision to declare the person selected in the draw as the loser, emphasizing the lack of legal basis. He highlighted the potential need for correction if his arguments hold merit.
Advocate Mehmood Pracha Today (April 4th) filed a petition with the Supreme Court, requesting directives for all elections nationwide to be conducted using traditional ballot papers rather than Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
The Supreme Court Today (April 3rd) said it would hear next week a plea by an NGO seeking cross-verification of the votes cast in EVMs with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail
On Tuesday (April 3rd), the Madras High Court issued a directive to the Tamil Nadu government, instructing them to submit a status report regarding the investigation progress into accusations of fund misappropriation intended for housing the impoverished under both the Central government’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-G) and the State’s Chief Minister Solar Powered Green Housing Scheme.
